Slalom

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Slalom

2021,

1h 32m,

Drama

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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?

Critics Consensus

Led by Noée Abita's outstanding central performance, Slalom offers a moving account of oppression and abuse in the guise of mentorship.

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Kate Stables

Sight & Sound

Dec 5, 2021

Bringing the wave of #MeToo revelations across from the media to the mountains, this strikingly subjective tale of a French high-performance skier abused by her coach bites like a chill wind in Courchevel.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Dec 2, 2021

4/5

It's effective drama but extremely difficult viewing, especially for viewers in a country that has been rocked by decades of sexual abuse scandals.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Apr 15, 2021

3/4

It's tough stuff, but worth it.

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Dec 10, 2024

3/5

This is an inverted coming-of-age story, about both a loss of innocence and a reclamation of childhood.

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

Aug 26, 2023

4/5

Both incredibly affecting and surprisingly intimate, Slalom is a striking, remarkable drama, and an impressive debut from a director to keep an eye on.

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Mitchell Beaupre

Awards Radar

Sep 22, 2022

3.5/4

While her film is rooted in its characters, Slalom also goes the extra mile in using the elements and techniques specific to cinema to make this an all-encompassing experience.

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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?

Director: Charlène Favier
Producer: Edouard Mauriat, Anne-Cécile Berthomeau
Screenwriter: Charlène Favier, Marie Talon
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: Charlie Bus Production, Panache Productions, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Mille et Une Productions, Jour2Fête
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 9, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 8, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.1K
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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