Close-Up (1990)

Sleep With Classic Films

For this episode we transcend the typical cinematic landscape and dive into an alternate dimension, where the distinction between reality and fiction blurs. We are examining Abbas Kiarostami's groundbreaking 1990 Iranian docu-fiction, "Close-Up".

Presenting a compelling blend of reality and fiction, this film is a uniquely captivating narrative that follows our protagonist, Hossain Sabzian, in his daring impersonation of famous filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

Relax, and unwrap the layers of this trailblazing narrative and reinterpret your understanding of art and life.