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Slalom

Original title: Slalom
German title: Slalom
France, 2020

Director: Favier, Charlène
Production company: Mille et Une Productions
Co-producers: Panache Productions
Age recommendation: 14 years and up
Length: 92 min.
Film genre: Feature film

Synopsis:
15 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?

Festivals:
Cannes IFF 2020 (selected), Zurich IFF 2020, Ghent IFF 2020, Hof IFF 2020, Thessaloniki IFF 2020, Taipei IFF 2020, Just Film Tallinn 2020 (awarded), Singapore IFF 2020, BUFF Malmö 2021, Buster CFF Copenhagen 2021, Juniorfest Plzen 2021 (awarded)

Study guide: Swedish

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