Extreme Close-Up

About This Movie

Extreme Close-Up is one of those films that just captures the essence of grief in a unique way. It’s intriguing how it blends both film and video aspects, simulating the way we sometimes revisit memories. The pacing is a bit slow, but it enhances the contemplative mood of the story, which revolves around a teenager who's fixated on his mother’s recorded presence. The choice to portray her only in extreme close-up on tape is a bold artistic decision that emphasizes loss and obsession. It feels raw and real, almost like a found artifact of someone’s life, and the performances, particularly the moments of the mother, are hauntingly effective. It’s a distinctive exploration of memory and the lengths we go to hold on to those we’ve lost.

Innovative blend of media · Focus on themes of memory and loss · Haunting performance in close-ups