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15-year-old Lara has a singular dream: to become a professional ballerina. She dedicates herself with relentless intensity to her training, pushing her body to its limits. Her journey is complicated by her gender dysphoria as she navigates the challenging path towards her aspirations within the rigid world of dance.

The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its sensitive and unflinching portrayal of a transgender teenager's journey. It was lauded for its powerful performances, striking cinematography, and nuanced exploration of identity, ambition, and the pressures faced by young individuals.

• A deeply empathetic and visually stunning exploration of a young trans woman's quest for self-actualization.
• Victor Polster delivers a remarkable and nuanced performance, anchoring the film's emotional core.
• Praised for its mature handling of complex themes and its avoidance of sensationalism.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the film for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of Lara's journey, highlighting the powerful performance of the lead actor and the film's emotional impact. Some viewers found the pacing slow at times, but the overall sentiment was one of admiration for its artistic merit and thematic depth.

Won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Best First Feature Film, and Un Certain Regard awards for acting (Victor Polster).

The lead actor, Victor Polster, is not transgender but underwent extensive training and preparation to authentically portray Lara's experiences, including hormone treatments for physical transformation under medical supervision.