
Close to Leo
When are we old enough to know the truth?
Directed by Christophe Honoré
Produced by M6 Métropole Télévision, Image & Compagnie
A tender, melancholic family drama centered on two brothers navigating illness, love, and the painful necessity of letting go.
When 21 year-old Leo, the oldest of four brothers, announces to his rural French family that he's HIV positive, his family quickly rallies around him. Leo travels to Paris with his youngst brother Marcel for treatment. When Leo tries to push his brother away to protect him, the love and loyalty of the two brothers is tested.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Close to Leo sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Close to Leo violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Close to Leo scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Close to Leo easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Close to Leo end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Close to Leo
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Close to Leo
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Close to Leo, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Close to Leo, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Close to Leo, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































