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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katrine Bussey

Film set and made in Glasgow to receive UK premiere at city’s festival

A “powerful and poignant” film which tells the story of a mother and daughter trying to rebuild their life in Glasgow will have its UK premiere in the city.

The movie Girl, which stars French actor Deborah Lukumuena and 12-year-old Le’Shantey Bonsu in its main roles, has been chosen to open this year’s Glasgow Film Festival (GFF).

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