Lukas Dhont

In praise of Close’s depiction of youth

By Little White Lies

How Lukas Dhont’s Close adopts a more enlightened and empathetic approach to depicting young people on screen.

Close – first-look review

By Hannah Strong

Lukas Dhont’s second feature focuses on the friendship between two boys, and the tragedy that changes the trajectory of their lives.

Girl, A Fantastic Woman and cinema’s difficult period of transition

By Lillian Crawford

How the language we use to talk about art which explores subjects of gender and identity can evolve.

Girl

By David Jenkins

Lukas Dhont’s debut feature chronicles a young trans character’s difficult coming-of-age.

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Girl – first look review

By David Jenkins

This brilliant rites of passage drama from Belgium sees a trans girl fighting to become a career ballerina.

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