Ratcatcher (15)

★★★★ An unsentimental portrait of growing up in Glasgow in the 1970s. Achieving a lyrical realism that often recalls Jean Vigo's 1934 classic  L'Atalante, this is amiable, assured and affecting. ~ Radio Times.

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Lynne Ramsay’s striking feature debut from 1999 returns to cinemas in a stunning new director-approved 4K restoration for its 25th anniversary.

Ramsay captures a haunting portrayal of an impoverished Glasgow childhood during the 1975 bin strike, as 12-year-old James (William Eadie) is haunted by his part in a local tragedy and struggles to make sense of the guilt and cruelty of his environment.

Featuring breathtaking imagery, astonishing performances and a touch of sweetness, this British classic remains raw and deeply moving 25 years on.

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★★★★ A lyrical, if relentlessly bleak, film that will draw you into the grimy, rat infested streets. Powerful, compelling viewing. ~ Empire.

★★★★ Director Lynne Ramsay's grim coming-of-age tale remains a singular moviegoing experience, the kind of film made by a person who composes every shot as if it were her last. ~ AllMovie.