Girl

France 2018, 109 minutes
Dir. Lukas Dhont
In French with English subtitles
Rating: [R16] Sex scenes, sexual themes, nudity, self-harm & content that may disturb.
Genres: Foreign Cinema / Girl-centric

Topics: Sport.

Feat. Victor Polster

Synopsis: Trans teenager Lara is committed to becoming a professional ballerina despite the challenges she faces because she was born a boy.

“With enlivening performances and thoughtful filmmaking, Girl has the power to not just change lives but reinvigorate your belief in cinema.”~The Playlist

Aroview: This Belgian drama was a hit at Cannes owing to it's grace and emotional depth. Transsexual teenager Lara is committed to becoming a professional ballerina but faces much more than the usual adolescent challenges when her body fails to conform to the discipline the same way as those born female. A story inspired by Nora Monsecour, a trans female dancer from Belgium.

NZ International Film Festival 2018