Nov 18
International Film Forum: Close Your Eyes
Close Your Eyes [Cerrar los ojos] (Victor Erice, Spain/Argentina, 2023, 169 minutes)
Aging filmmaker Miguel Garay (Manolo Solo) is called upon to recount his memories of working on his final and still unfinished film, “The Farewell Gaze.” During its production, the lead actor and Miguel’s close friend, Julio Arenas (José Coronado), vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that would haunt the lives of everyone associated with the film. Miguel never directed another project and instead decided to live a quiet life as a writer by the coast. He remained reluctant to unravel the mystery until approached by an investigative journalist decades later. With careful reflection, he reconnects with the film’s crew, former lovers, and Julio’s daughter (Ana Torrent), seeking closure and understanding for what the disappearance meant to all their lives.
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