Boys

15-year-old aspiring ballet dancer, Léo, is determined to become a ballerina. He moves with his father and younger brother to a new town to attend a prestigious dance academy. Under the strict tutelage of a demanding instructor, Léo pushes his body to its limits, but he grapples with intense physical pain and the emotional toll of his ambition.

Boys received widespread critical acclaim for its sensitive and unflinching portrayal of gender identity and the pressures of professional ballet. Critics praised its raw emotional honesty and the nuanced performance of its lead actor, though some found its exploration of the themes to be intense.

• A powerful and empathetic exploration of a young person's journey of self-discovery.

• Victor Polster delivers a remarkable and vulnerable performance.

• Visually stunning with a profound emotional core.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its sensitive handling of a difficult subject, particularly praising the lead actor's performance. Some viewers noted the film's intensity and emotional depth as its strongest points.

Won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival (2018), Queer Palm at Cannes Film Festival (2018), and was nominated for several other awards including Best First Feature Film at the César Awards.

Lead actor Victor Polster, who plays Léo, is not a trained dancer and underwent intensive ballet training specifically for the role, which added to the authenticity of the performance.