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2003 Certificate 15
  • Rated:
  • 60
  • from 1494 members

Leo lives in Brittany with his mum and dad and his three younger brothers. When Leo reveals that he is HIV positive, his family supports him. It is decided that the youngest brother, Marcel, is too little to understand and the information is kept from him... Read more

Starring Yannis Lespert, Pierre Mignard, Marie Bunel
Director Christophe Honore
Genres Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema

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Close To Leo

Leo lives in Brittany with his mum and dad and his three younger brothers. When Leo reveals that he is HIV positive, his family supports him. It is decided that the youngest brother, Marcel, is too little to understand and the information is kept from him...

Starring Yannis Lespert, Pierre Mignard, Marie Bunel
Director Christophe Honore
Studio PARASOL PICTURES RELEASING
Run time DVD: 1 hr 30 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema
Released DVD: 10 May 2004
Production year: 2003
Format DVD
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  • 12 out of 12 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Definitely Worth Watching

    Like the other reviewer, I came to this with no great expectations, but like Presque Rein, another really good French gay movie, this one definitely grips.

    The story of how AIDS affects families, this movie is SO un-American. I dread to think what mushy drama Hollywood would have made of this. As it is, this movie is pared to the bone and hurts to watch. Commanding central performances from the two brothers will make you weep.

      • A customer from Salisbury, England
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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Stunning

    What a brilliant film. Beautifully shot, the cinemography is unsurpassable. One slight critisism, the subtitles moved so fast, I found myself rewinding on a few occasions. That said, it is so well filmed, you could almost do without subtitles at all!

      • philip reardon from St Albans
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  • 60
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    • Close To Leo
      Leo lives in Brittany with his mum and dad and his three younger brothers. When Leo reveals that he is HIV positive, his family supports him. It is decided that the youngest brother, Marcel, is too little to understand and the information is kept from him......