Slalom

Lyz Lopez's dream to become a pro skier is taking shape as she joins a prestigious ski training camp and boarding school for promising athletes. Her mother is absent, and Fred, her ski coach, soon becomes her figure of reference. If at first he is very strict, he is also supportive and encouraging, and the relationship between student and coach takes a more and more personal turn. If initially positive, this association becomes increasingly toxic for the teenager. Can Lyz find her way out of her coach's influence?

Set against the backdrop of the French Alps, Slalom addresses the topic of abuse with depth and complexity, focusing on the emotions of Lyz. For her directorial debut in a feature film, Charlène Favier impresses with an engaging film that deals with the vulnerability of teenagehood and imbalances of power in relationships. And young actress Noée Abita shines through with an emotional performance that presages a great career.