Celebrating 25 years of Ratcatcher. One of the most impressive debut features in modern British film history, Lynne Ramsay’s ‘Ratcatcher’ is still as poignant as when it first premiered in 1999 In ‘Ratcatcher’ Ramsay captures a haunting portrayal of an impoverished Glasgow childhood during the 1975 bin strike, where the protagonist, 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, the British classic remains just as raw and deeply moving 25 years on