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Abbas Kiarostami’s famous docufiction film is a masterclass in the layered, dynamic possibilities of the genre.
A key film in Iran’s second New Wave movement, Abbas Kiarostami’s Close-Up is the true story of a young cinephile who pretends to be famous Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf and convinces a wealthy family to appear in his upcoming film. The heady blend of documentary and fiction mixes real-life footage of the man’s trial with recreations of interactions with the family (with everyone playing themselves!). Consistently named one of the greatest movies of all time, Close-Up is a fascinating and unique study of filmmaking and the creative process. In Persian with English subtitles. (98 mins., DCP)
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Close-Up, courtesy of Janus Films.
This year we are excited to welcome a new series of free matinees featuring films that everyone should see before they graduate—whether that is from Ohio State or from the school of film fandom! Working with faculty and listening to student feedback, we’re presenting an enticing and eclectic array of classics that will compliment and expand your appreciation of film history.
FILM/VIDEO PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY
National Endowment for the Arts
Ohio Humanities
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Rohauer Collection Foundation
WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Wexner Family
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Mellon Foundation
Every Page Foundation
Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts
CampusParc
Nationwide Foundation
Ohio State’s Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme
The Columbus Foundation
Axium Packaging
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Ohio State Energy Partners
Ohio History Fund/Ohio History Connection
David Crane and Elizabeth Dang
Melissa Gilliam and William Grobman
Rebecca Perry Damsen and Ben Towle
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