Close Up (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1997, Close Up is a thriller and mystery film directed by Yevgeni Zvezdakov, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. A young photographer wanders the city taking pictures with a Polaroid 600, but on each print the silhouette of a woman on a bicycle appears. The sequence of photos makes it clear that the woman is about to be hit by a trolleybus. Based loosely on Stephen King's novella "The Sun Dog" and Julio Cortázar's short story "Blow-Up" ("Las babas del diablo").
Who’s in it. Close Up stars Oleg Koloskov, Marina Fedko and Marina Bleyk.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Close Up sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close Up tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close Up (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Close Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Close Up worth watching?
- Close Up holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Close Up?
- Close Up stars Oleg Koloskov, Marina Fedko and Marina Bleyk.
- When was Close Up released?
- Close Up was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.