Cerrar los Ojos (2023)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $639,996 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $639,996 | |
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Synopsis
Set in contemporary Madrid, an aging filmmaker named Miguel Garay is called upon to recount his memories of working on his final and still unfinished film, “The Farewell Gaze.” During its production, the lead actor and Miguel’s close friend, Julio Arenas, disappeared without a trace, leaving in his wake a mystery that would haunt the lives of everyone associated with the film. Miguel never directed another project, instead living a quiet life as a writer by the coast. He remained reluctant to unravel the mystery surrounding Julio until approached by an investigative television program reviving the case decades later. With careful reflection, he reconnects with the film’s crew, former lovers, and Julio’s daughter, seeking closure for the disappearance and what it meant for all of their lives.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 23rd, 2024 (Limited) by Film Movement, released as Close Your Eyes |
| International Releases: | August 16th, 2023 (Limited), released as Fermer Les Yeux (France)
September 29th, 2023 (Limited) (Spain) December 7th, 2023 (Limited), released as Fechar os Olhos (Portugal) February 9th, 2024 (Limited), released as Close Your Eyes (瞳をとじて) (Japan) April 12th, 2024 (Limited), released as Close Your Eyes (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 3rd, 2024 by Film Movement Video, released as Close Your Eyes |
| Running Time: | 165 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Madrid, Spain, Spain |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | La Mirada Del Adios, Tandem Films , Nautilus Films, Pecado Films, Pampa Films, RIVE , Movistar Plus, Vodafone Romania, Canal Sur, EITB, Crea S.G.R. |
| Production Countries: | Spain |
| Languages: | Spanish |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 12/7/2023 | $5,584 | 16 | 16 | 32 | $16,268 | 1/10/2024 | |||
| South Korea | 11/6/2024 | $11,089 | 30 | 10 | 140 | $106,663 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 9/29/2023 | $88,079 | 101 | 120 | 426 | $506,466 | 3/14/2024 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/12/2024 | $10,599 | 10 | 10 | 10 | $10,599 | 4/17/2024 | |||
| International Total | $639,996 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Manolo Solo | Miguel Garay | |
| Ana Torrent | Ana Torrent | |
| Jose Coronado | Julio Arenas / Gardel |
Supporting
| Petra Martinez | Sister Consuelo | |
| Maria Leon | Belén Granados | |
| Mario Pardo | Max Roca | |
| Helena Miquel | Marta Soriano | |
| Antonio Dechent | Tico Mayoral | |
| Jose Maria Pou | Ferrán Soler (Mr. Levy) | |
| Soledad Villamil | Lola San Román | |
| Juan Margallo | Doctor Benavides | |
| Venecia Franco | Qiao Shu |
Production and Technical Credits
| Victor Erice | Director | |
| Victor Erice | Story by | |
| Victor Erice | Screenwriter | |
| Michel Gaztambide | Screenwriter | |
| Cristina Zumarraga | Executive Producer | |
| Cristina Zumarraga | Producer | |
| Pablo Bossi | Producer | |
| Victor Erice | Producer | |
| Jose Alba | Producer | |
| Odile Antonio-Baez | Producer | |
| Agustin Bossi | Producer | |
| Pol Bossi | Producer | |
| Maximiliano Lasansky | Producer | |
| Valentín Álvarez | Director of Photography | |
| Ascen Marchena | Editor | |
| Federico Jusid | Composer | |
| Ivan Marin | Sound Director | |
| Candela Palencia | Sound Mixer | |
| Juan Ferro | Sound Mixer | |
| Curru Garabal | Production Designer | |
| Helena Sanchis | Costume Designer | |
| Maria Jose Diez Alvarez | Line Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Set in contemporary Madrid, an aging filmmaker named Miguel Garay is called upon to recount his memories of working on his final and still unfinished film, “The Farewell Gaze.” During its production, the lead actor and Miguel’s close friend, Julio Arenas, disappeared without a trace, leaving in his wake a mystery that would haunt the lives of everyone associated with the film. Miguel never directed another project, instead living a quiet life as a writer by the coast. He remained reluctant to unravel the mystery surrounding Julio until approached by an investigative television program reviving the case decades later. With careful reflection, he reconnects with the film’s crew, former lovers, and Julio’s daughter, seeking closure for the disappearance and what it meant for all of their lives.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 23rd, 2024 (Limited) by Film Movement, released as Close Your Eyes |
| International Releases: | August 16th, 2023 (Limited), released as Fermer Les Yeux (France)
September 29th, 2023 (Limited) (Spain) December 7th, 2023 (Limited), released as Fechar os Olhos (Portugal) February 9th, 2024 (Limited), released as Close Your Eyes (瞳をとじて) (Japan) April 12th, 2024 (Limited), released as Close Your Eyes (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 3rd, 2024 by Film Movement Video, released as Close Your Eyes |
| Running Time: | 165 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Madrid, Spain, Spain |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | La Mirada Del Adios, Tandem Films , Nautilus Films, Pecado Films, Pampa Films, RIVE , Movistar Plus, Vodafone Romania, Canal Sur, EITB, Crea S.G.R. |
| Production Countries: | Spain |
| Languages: | Spanish |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 12/7/2023 | $5,584 | 16 | 16 | 32 | $16,268 | 1/10/2024 | |||
| South Korea | 11/6/2024 | $11,089 | 30 | 10 | 140 | $106,663 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 9/29/2023 | $88,079 | 101 | 120 | 426 | $506,466 | 3/14/2024 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/12/2024 | $10,599 | 10 | 10 | 10 | $10,599 | 4/17/2024 | |||
| International Total | $639,996 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Manolo Solo | Miguel Garay | |
| Ana Torrent | Ana Torrent | |
| Jose Coronado | Julio Arenas / Gardel |
Supporting
| Petra Martinez | Sister Consuelo | |
| Maria Leon | Belén Granados | |
| Mario Pardo | Max Roca | |
| Helena Miquel | Marta Soriano | |
| Antonio Dechent | Tico Mayoral | |
| Jose Maria Pou | Ferrán Soler (Mr. Levy) | |
| Soledad Villamil | Lola San Román | |
| Juan Margallo | Doctor Benavides | |
| Venecia Franco | Qiao Shu |
Production and Technical Credits
| Victor Erice | Director | |
| Victor Erice | Story by | |
| Victor Erice | Screenwriter | |
| Michel Gaztambide | Screenwriter | |
| Cristina Zumarraga | Executive Producer | |
| Cristina Zumarraga | Producer | |
| Pablo Bossi | Producer | |
| Victor Erice | Producer | |
| Jose Alba | Producer | |
| Odile Antonio-Baez | Producer | |
| Agustin Bossi | Producer | |
| Pol Bossi | Producer | |
| Maximiliano Lasansky | Producer | |
| Valentín Álvarez | Director of Photography | |
| Ascen Marchena | Editor | |
| Federico Jusid | Composer | |
| Ivan Marin | Sound Director | |
| Candela Palencia | Sound Mixer | |
| Juan Ferro | Sound Mixer | |
| Curru Garabal | Production Designer | |
| Helena Sanchis | Costume Designer | |
| Maria Jose Diez Alvarez | Line Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.