Slalom

Oct 17, 2020

1h 32m

★ 6.6

Overview

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?

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

jour2fête

Mille et une productions

Charlie Bus Production

Panache Productions

La Compagnie Cinématographique

Slalom Trailers

Cast

Lyz

Noée Abita

Fred

Jérémie Renier

Lilou

Marie Denarnaud

Catherine

Muriel Combeau

Justine

Maïra Schmitt

Maximilien

Axel Auriant

Justine's Mother

Catherine Marchal

The Driver

Dominique Thomas

Justine's Father

François Godart

The Coach of the French Team

Fred Epaud

Team FL World Cup

Melle Tistounet

Team FL World Cup

Gaspard Couder

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