Eden Dambrine (born 26 January 2007) is a Belgian child actor.
Career At 15 years old, Dambrine starred in the coming-of-age drama film Close (2022) directed by Lukas Dhont as the film's protagonist Léo. Dambrine auditioned after meeting Dhont on a train ride who invited him to the casting. The film premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Grand Prix prize and received critical acclaim. The film also found international acclaim, being nominated at the 95th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Film + Year Title Role 2022 Close Léo
Accolades Award Year Category Work Result CinEuphoria Awards 2024 Best Actor Close Best Ensemble (shared with cast) Best Duo (shared with Gustav De Waele) Dublin International Film Festival 2023 Best Actor European Film Awards 2022 Best Actor Filmfestival Oostende 2023 Best Leading Performance International Cinephile Society 2023 Best Breakthrough Performance Magritte Awards 2023 Most Promising Actor Montclair Film Festival 2022 Best Performance Online Film & Television Association 2023 Best Youth Performance Seattle Film Critics Society 2022 Best Youth Performance Seville European Film Festival 2022 Best Actor
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