Slalom

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 (The Kid with a Bike, In Bruges). 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?