Slalom

2020 1h 32m FR

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 135

Drama

Synopsis

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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?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Noée Abita
Lyz
Jérémie Renier
Fred
Marie Denarnaud
Lilou
Muriel Combeau
Catherine
Maïra Schmitt
Justine
Axel Auriant
Maximilien
Catherine Marchal
Justine's Mother
Dominique Thomas
The Driver

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charlène Favier
Writers: Antoine Lacomblez, Marie Talon, Charlène Favier
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charlène Favier, shot by Yann Maritaud. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nicolas Weil. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Maxime Pozzi-Garcia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Noée Abita and Jérémie Renier and Marie Denarnaud carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9697780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Charlène Favier directs. Yann Maritaud behind the camera. Nicolas Weil scores. Maxime Pozzi-Garcia cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $0.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 6 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
4Directed by Charlène Favier, shot by Yann Maritaud. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nicolas Weil. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Maxime Pozzi-Garcia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Noée Abita and Jérémie Renier and Marie Denarnaud carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt9697780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.