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Closer
Directed by
Tina Gharavi
Grades 11 and up
A poignant character study of Annelise Rogers, a 17-year-old lesbian who dreams of leaving her working-class English town for the freedoms of London. "Closer" provides a rare portrait of a self-assured young woman coming to terms with her sexual identity and changing family dynamic. While addressing a difficult topic, educators and community youth groups will find "Closer" a useful starting point for discussions on teen sexuality, mother-daughter relationships and young people’s struggle for independence.
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Outfest, Los Angeles - Grand Prize Winner of the Planetout/iFILM Short Movie Award |
- Feminale, Cologne, Germany
- Cork International Film Festival
- International Film Festival, Mannehiem - Heidelberg
- Festival Dei Popoli, Florence, Italy
- Thessaloniki Documentary Film Fesitval, Greece
- Filmes des Femmes, Creteil, France
- International Documentary Film Festival, Amsterdam
- Sundance Film Festival
“Offers images of understanding in a warm and accessible manner…compelling.”
Amy Neevel
Youth Aloud
“One of the most refreshing elements of Closer is the considerable amount of time devoted to Annelise reflecting on her dreams and aspirations. So many films about queer young people focus more on obstacles to achievement - risk factors, harassment, discrimination - than they do on the strength, self-determination and uniqueness of their subjects.”
Jen Zoble
Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network
"...takes documentary film to the next level."
Shari Frilot
Sundance Film Festival
Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
Sexuality Education and Information Council in the United States (SIECUS)
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