Head of the festival, Kristy Matheson, said McQueen was a great filmmaker, but added that this latest work was on “another level”.

“It’s visually dazzling [and] it’s got incredible performances – it’s really such a deep social commentary he is making as well,” she added.

Rita is played by Saoirse Ronan, with George played by Elliott Heffernan. The film also stars Harris Dickinson, Erin Kellyman and Stephen Graham.