Slalom
Synopsis
Slalom follows Lyz, a 15-year-old competitive skier who falls prey to the sexual advances of her coach. Throughout the film, the emotionally isolated Lyz hurtles down the physical slopes and an internal whirlwind of pleasure and pain, as she struggles to understand her own identity while being Fred’s student, lover and victim. Relying less on script than on body language, Charlène Favier effectively communicates the psychological trauma experienced by Lyz. Chilling and disconcerting, Slalom makes for an essential watch in the #MeToo era, particularly following the accounts of abuse emerging from the sports world.
Details
Director:
Charlène Favier
Country:
France
Duration:
90 Mins
Rating:
R21 (Sexual Scenes 性相关画面)
Year:
2020
Language(s):
French
Showtimes
Cinema
30 Nov 2020, Monday, 9:30pm
Oldham Theatre
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Film Credits
Director
Charlène Favier is a French writer and director whose previous works include short films and a documentary. Her work often features strong female protagonists who navigate social and personal circumstances in search of their identity. Slalom, her debut feature, was selected for Cannes.
Cast & Crew
Producer:
Edouard Mauriat
Anne-Cécile Berthomeau
Cast:
Jérémie Renier
Noée Abita
Marie Denarnaud
Company:
The Party Film Sales
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