Irish Film Institute -REVIEW ROUND- UP: ABOUT JOAN, CLOSE & FASHION REIMAGINED

REVIEW ROUND- UP: ABOUT JOAN, CLOSE & FASHION REIMAGINED

This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 3rd March 2023 include About Joan, Close and Fashion Reimagined. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!

ABOUT JOAN

“Isabelle Huppert carries the movie easily with her usual charisma” – Cineuropa

CLOSE

“Close makes an indelible emotional impact.” 5/5 – The Irish Times

“A beautiful, heart-wrenching film.” 4/5 – The Times

“Dambrine and De Waele are wonderfully natural, conveying the complexities of youthful experience with impressive directness and poise.” – The New York Times

“One of the most heartbreaking films you’ll see this year.”  4/5 – The Financial Times

“Two excellent performances from newcomers Gustav De Waele and Eden Dambrine.” 4/5 – The Guardian 

“What makes Close shimmer is the beauty it finds in such a harrowing story.” 4/5 – Empire

FASHION REIMAGINED

“Thoughtfully made, highly informative and accessible.” 4/5 – The Guardian


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