‘Close’ by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont has won the 2023 LUX Audience award.  
  
The coming-of-age drama chronicles the unraveling of a close friendship between two 13-year-old boys.   
  
Drawing inspiration from his own youth, Dhont examines the way society discourages young men from engaging with their emotions and forming close relationships with their peers.  
  
Organised by the European Parliament, the LUX Audience Award promotes cultural diversity, raises awareness about current political and social issues and provides support to European cinema.  
  
2023’s other nominees were ‘Alcarràs’, ‘Burning Days’, ‘Triangle of Sadness’ and ‘Will-o’-the-wisp’

Belgian movie ‘Close’ wins 2023 LUX Audience Award