Closeness

Movie

2017

1h 58m

Russian

Drama

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6.9

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1998, Nalchik. A Jewish family is in trouble: the youngest son and his bride do not come home, and in the morning, a ransom note arrives. The ransom is so high that the family is forced not only to sell its small business, but also to seek help from its fellow tribesmen.

Closeness

Movie

2017

1h 58m

Russian

Drama

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Cast

Ilana 'Ila' Koft

Adina Koft

David Koft

Zalim

Tima

Leya

Zhenya

Avi Koft

Rabbi

dancing guy

Directed By: Kantemir Balagov

Written By: Kantemir Balagov (Screenplay), Anton Yarush (Screenplay)

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Saint Pauly says...

6 years ago

_Closeness_ (Теснота) is like an entry in a dictionary whose language you don't understand. It looks beautiful but has no real meaning and does not tell a story. This Russian family drama is brilliantly directed in primary colours that run and bleed like wounded soldiers. It's full of stark imagery and an edgy style honed by an intense performance from Atrem Cipin in the lead role. Sadly, with everything in place to make a powerful film, there is nowhere for this vehicle to go. There are small stories which are resolved and others which evaporate but nothing strong enough to pull us into the film and take us away.

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