Slalom (2020)
Release Year: 2020
Alternative Title: Slalom - Até o Limite, 雪裏迷徒, スラローム 少女の凍てつく心, Слалом, 她的迴轉練習
Director: Charlène Favier
Writer: Antoine Lacomblez, Charlène Favier, Marie Talon
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Charlie Bus Production, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Mille et une productions, Panache Productions, jour2fête
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: alcohol, drug use, sexual abuse, snow skiing
Story
Fifteen-year-old Lyz, a high school student in the French Alps, joins a highly selective ski club aimed at training future professional athletes. Fred, an ex-champion turned coach, takes notice of Lyz's potential despite her lack of experience and decides to make her his star pupil. Under Fred's influence, Lyz faces intense physical and emotional pressure during training. As Fred's interest in Lyz grows, he begins to manipulate her, subjecting her to abuse that goes beyond the boundaries of professional coaching.
Summary
Slalom is a French-Belgian drama film directed by Charlène Favier and released in 2020. The story revolves around Lyz, a young skiing prodigy who becomes entangled in an abusive relationship with her coach Fred. The film explores themes of sexual abuse, power dynamics, and the pressures of competitive sports. Set against the backdrop of the French Alps, Slalom offers a raw and poignant portrayal of Lyz's struggle for independence amidst the demanding world of elite athletics.
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