In 2019, Lukas Dhont missed an Oscar nomination with his critically acclaimed debut “Girl”. Now he is competing for an Oscar with his second film “Close”. Whether the film about the close friendship between two 13-year-old boys will also win the prize, we will know within a month and a half. “Close” competes against “All quiet on the western front” (Germany), “Argentina, 1985” (Argentina), “Eo” (Poland) and “The quiet girls” (Ireland). The Oscars will be awarded on March 12 in Los Angeles.