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Critic Eleanor Halls
rated 8

...this profound portrait of a ballet dancer's transition outshines the controversy around it...

Read full review at The Telegraph
Critic David Jenkins
rated 8

...Polster’s remarkably subtle performance, one of expert poise and boundless generosity. He shows without ever telling.

Read full review at Little White Lies
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

Casting a cisgender actor in the lead arguably makes the film vulnerable to charges of inauthenticity, but I think Victor Polster gives an outstanding performance as Lara.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
rated 6

...a riveting tribute to the courage of a young person undergoing the slow and difficult process of transition.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Frida Marquard
rated 8

Man kan næppe forestille sig en film, der går tættere på sin hovedperson.

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Critic Sylvia Balac
rated 8

...en ömsint skildring av kamp och utanförskap.

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Critic Océanne Texier
rated 8

Den 16-årige Victor Polster är helt enastående i huvudrollen. Trots att han aldrig har skådespelat förut lyckas han ge ett komplext porträtt av Lara, en vanlig tonårsflicka som försöker passa in...

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Cast & Crew

Lukas Dhont
Director
Arieh Worthalter
As Father
Katelijne Damen
As Dr. Naert
Valentijn Dhaenens
As Dr. Pascal
Tijmen Govaerts
As Lewis

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"Girl" is a powerful and poignant film that follows the journey of a 15-year-old transgender girl named Lara as she navigates her transition and pursues her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. The film, inspired by a true story, takes us through Lara's struggles with her gender identity, her relationships with her supportive father and younger brother, and her determination to succeed in the competitive world of ballet. As Lara faces physical and emotional hurdles, she also grapples with the challenges of puberty and the daunting task of sex reassignment surgery. Despite these obstacles, Lara remains fiercely determined to achieve her goals, both on and off the stage. With stunning performances from Victor Polster as Lara and Arieh Worthalter as Mathias, "Girl" is a cinematic masterpiece that explores themes of identity, family, love, and acceptance. The film has received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of transgender issues and its impact on young people struggling with their gender identity.

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Girl was released for streaming on January 18, 2019.