Slalom (2020)
Coming Out at January 13, 2021 in theaters and February 12 on digital
Drama
Slalom is dark fantasy comedy film directed by Charlène Favier, and written by Charlène Favier, Antoine Lacomblez and Marie Talon. The film stars Noée Abita, Jérémie Renier, Marie Denarnaud, Muriel Combeau, Maïra Schmitt and Axel Auriant. It primiered at August 29, 2020 on Angoulême Film Festival.
15-year-old Lyz (Noée Abita), a high school student in the French Alps, 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 (Jérémie Renier) 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
Writers: Charlène Favier, Antoine Lacomblez, Marie Talon
Stars: Noée Abita, Jérémie Renier, Marie Denarnaud, Muriel Combeau, Maïra Schmitt, Axel Auriant
►Cast
| Noée Abita | ► | Lyz Lopez |
| Jérémie Renier | ► | Fred |
| Marie Denarnaud | ► | Lilou |
| Muriel Combeau | ► | Catherine |
| Maïra Schmitt | ► | Justine |
| Axel Auriant | ► | Maximilien |
| Melle Tistounet | ► | Team FL World Cup |
| Gaspard Couder | ► | Team FL World Cup |
| Maxence Clément | ► | Team FL World Cup |
| Victor Senegas | ► | Team FL World Cup |
| Alice Berger Sabbatel | ► | Team FL World Cup |
| Catherine Marchal | ► | La mère de Justine |
| Fred Epaud | ► | Le coach de l’équipe de France |
| Dominique Thomas | ► | Le chauffeur |
| François Godart | ► | Le père de Justine |
| Michaël Vander-Meiren | ► | Le directeur |
| François Briault | ► | Le journaliste |
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