Slalom
A powerful, moving account of sexual abuse in professional skiing.
Slalom
Fifteen-year-old Lyz, a high school student in the French Alps, has been accepted to a highly selective ski club whose aim is to train future professional athletes. Taking a chance on his new recruit, Fred, ex-champion turned coach, decides to make Lyz his shining star regardless of her lack of experience. Under his influence, Lyz will have to endure more than the physical and emotional pressure of the training. Will Lyz’s determination help her escape his grip?
Genre
Drama,
French Cinema,
Sport
Web Site
Runtime
92
Language
French
Director
Charlene Favier
Cast
Noée Abita,
Jérémie Renier,
Marie Denarnaud
FEATURED REVIEW
Nikki Baughan, Empire Magazine
For 15-year-old Lyz (Noée Abita), the chance to take part in a high-level ski training programme in the French Alps doesn’t just represent professional opportunity, but the chance to find a place to belong. With her father absent and her mother (Muriel Combeau) having effectively abandoned her ...
Played at
Laemmle Virtual Cinema 4.09.21 - 5.20.21
Monica Film Center 4.09.21 - 4.15.21
Playhouse 7 4.09.21 - 4.15.21
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