Pirouette (film)

Pirouette is a 1992 short film directed by Lynne Ramsay. It explores themes of childhood, memory, and loss through a fragmented, dreamlike narrative. The film centers around two young sisters and their experiences in a bleak, working-class environment. The film's title refers to a balletic turn, but the film does not explicitly feature ballet. Instead, the pirouette acts as a metaphor for the girls' lives, suggesting a fragile, fleeting existence. "Pirouette" is notable for its experimental visual style, its use of sound design to create atmosphere, and its exploration of complex emotions within a short timeframe. The film served as an early indicator of Ramsay's distinctive cinematic voice, which would later be further developed in her feature films.