Slalom

Slalom is a 2020 drama film directed by Charlène Favier in her feature debut, and co-written by Favier and Marie Talon. It is a co-production between France and Belgium. The film stars Noée Abita and Jérémie Renier. The film was selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival. It screened at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival on 29 August 2020. It was released in France on 19 May 2021. Synopsis Slalom follows the relationship between a teenage ski prodigy and her predatory coach. 15-year-old Lyz earns admission to a prestigious ski school in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. A former ski champion turned instructor, Fred takes a chance on training Lyz. With his support, Lyz commits herself wholeheartedly, physically and emotionally to skiing. She has a streak of wins but quickly falls under Fred's influence. Cast Production Charlène Favier began writing the screenplay in 2014 when she was studying in the script workshop at La Fémis. The writing process took three years. Favier drew from personal experience and her own upbringing in the ski resort of Val-d'Isère.