Ballerino

A gentle, playful inversion of small-town expectations that turns a boy's quiet defiance into something tender and quietly triumphant.

Directed by

Alex Forbes

Overview

Set in a Northern town in a topsy-turvy world where football is only for girls and ballet is the manliest pursuit there is, one working class boy defies society and his father’s wishes in favour of his repressed fascination with his sisters sport; football.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, gender, family, coming-of-age

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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