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2018 Movie Netherlands, Belgium Drama 105 min Ages 15+

By: Lukas Dhont With: Chris Thys, Arieh Worthalter, Tijmen Govaerts, Nele Hardiman, Katelijne Damen

Lara, aged 15, dreams of becoming a ballerina. With her father’s help, she pushes herself to the limit in the interminable endeavour. But her body doesn’t lend itself easily to the discipline imposed upon it, because in fact she was born a boy.

Filmium rating

72%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2019

Nominations:

People's Choice Award

European Film Awards 2018

Awards:

European Discovery - Prix Fipresci

Nominations:

European Actor • European Film

Selections:

Feature Film Selection

Festival de Cannes 2018

Awards:

Un Certain Regard • Un Certain Regard

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2018

Selections:

Perlak

Mood

Empathetic

Intimate

Melancholic

Poignant

Serious

Cast & Crew

Lukas Dhont

Angelo Tijssens

Arieh Worthalter

Victor Polster

Chris Thys

Tijmen Govaerts

Katelijne Damen

Nele Hardiman

Oliver Bodart

Cinematic Technique

Body-Focused Shots

Close-Ups

Intimate Cinematography

Intimate Framing

Visual Focus

Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Introspective

Linear

Pace

Deliberate

Slow-Paced

Tension-Building

Runtime

Extended Scenes

Long Takes

Soundtrack

Diegetic Music

Minimalist Score

Style

Artistic

Cinematic

Drama

Realistic

Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

Contemporary

Modern

Central Conflict

Body Dysphoria

Gender Identity

Self-Acceptance

Societal Pressure

Surgical Readiness

Characters

Supportive Father

Trans Girl

Younger Brother

Ending

Ambiguous

Hopeful

Resolute

Historical Context

Contemporary

Lgbtq+ Issues

Transgender Youth

Key Plot Points

Acceptance At Ballet School

Hormone Therapy

Self-Harm

Plot

Adolescent Transition

Ballet Aspirations

Ballet Training

Gender Dysphoria

Identity Struggle

Setting

Antwerp

Ballet School

Family Home

Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Antwerp

Belgium

Brussels

Theme

Acceptance

Body Image

Gender Dysphoria

Identity

Genre

Coming-Of-Age

Drama

Lgbtq+

Audiences

Adults

Art-House

Coming-Of-Age

Dance Enthusiasts

Lgbtq+

Titles

Girl

Girl ガール

Girl/ガール

Under My Skin

언더 마이 스킨

Awards

Best Actor

Camera Of Gold

Queer Palm

Critical Reception

Positive Reviews

Praise For Performance

Festivals

A Certain Glance

Cannes

Ratings

73 Metacritic

83% On Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Awards

Critical Acclaim

Festival Awards

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

Belgium

Release Year

2018

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