Choice: Film

Tuesday 11 November 1997 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Ma Vie En Rose, Pictureville, Bradford (01274-727488) 9.30pm

Thank goodness Shine was made in Australia. Imagine what Hollywood would have done with it with such dangerous material. The same thought occurs with this first feature from Belgian director Alain Berliner about a seven- year-old boy who wants to be a girl. Not the most promising of premises, perhaps, but the film is so full of joy and vitality that all doubts are swept aside. The candy-coloured sets and the neighbours' synchronised suburban rituals (menace beneath the mild-manners) owe an acknowledged debt to Tim Burton's glorious Edward Scissorhands and although this charmer doesn't star the great Dianne Wiest it does have a stunning debut from George du Fresne.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Choice: Film

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering