SLALOM

2020
1 HR, 32 min
MAY 21 → JUN 3

Details

Released 2020

France, Belgium

1 hour, 32 minutes

Kino Lorber

French with English Subtitles

Starring

Noée Abita
Jérémie Renier
Marie Denarnaud
Muriel Combeau
Maïra Schmitt
Axel Auriant

Director

Charlène Favier

This riveting, Cannes-selected #MeToo drama from debut filmmaker Charlène Favier follows the relationship between a teenage ski prodigy and her predatory instructor, played by frequent Dardenne brothers collaborator Jérémie Renier. In a breakthrough role, Noée Abita plays 15-year-old Lyz, a high school student in the French Alps who has been accepted to an elite ski club known for producing some of the country’s top professional athletes. Taking a chance on his new recruit, ex-champion turned coach Fred decides to mold Lyz into his shining star despite her lack of experience. Under his influence, she will have to endure more than the physical and emotional pressure of the training. Will Lyz’s determination help her escape Fred’s exploitative grip?

Full Cast

Noée Abita

Jérémie Renier

Marie Denarnaud

Muriel Combeau

Maïra Schmitt

Axel Auriant

Additional Credits

Charlène Favier Director

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Reviews

“With a restrained screenplay and incredible central performance from Noée Abita, filmmaker Charlène Favier presents a powerful, moving account of sexual abuse in professional skiing.”

Niki Baughan

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