After developing an interest in dancing , Polster enrolled at the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp . He appeared in a number of television commercials and music videos , before making his film debut in '' Girl '' , in which he played the role of Lara , a trans girl who pursues a career as a ballerina . The film premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival , where Polster won the Un Certain Regard Jury Award for Best Performance
2018 Cannes Film Festival
2018 Cannes Film Festival
Victor Polster