Close Up
Synopsis
Made for the 20th anniversary of London’s Close-Up Film Centre, Close Up was created as part of a programme inviting fifty filmmakers to respond to a place dedicated to cinema. Rivers’ two-minute 16mm miniature becomes an intimate reflection on the cinema as both a physical space and a shared experience – a place for looking, gathering and keeping film culture alive.
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- Director
- Ben Rivers
- Original Title
- Close Up
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Rivers
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Ben Rivers
Director
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What is Close Up about?
Made for the 20th anniversary of London’s Close-Up Film Centre, Close Up was created as part of a programme inviting fifty filmmakers to respond to a place dedicated to cinema. Rivers’ two-minute 16mm miniature becomes an intimate reflection on the cinema as both a physical space and a shared experience – a place for looking, gathering and keeping film culture alive.
Who directed Close Up?
Close Up was directed by Ben Rivers.
Who stars in Close Up?
The principal cast of Close Up includes Robert Creeley.
When was Close Up released and how long is it?
Close Up was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2m.