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A young boy discovers his passion for dance amidst family turmoil.
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. A gifted young boy discovers an unexpected passion for dance just as his family begins to fall apart. Caught between two worlds, he must fight to pursue what he loves.
"This movie deals with the well-known negative stereotype around men who dance ballet, as well as traditional concepts of masculinity, the lack of a mother in the family, and parent-child relationships. Billy Elliot - nominated for three Oscars, including Best Actress for Julie Walters - crowns all this with very moving performances, especially Jamie Bell's role that launched him into stardom."