Slalom

Slalom

Slalom

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Slalom

2020

1h 32m

6.6(128 votes)

Drama

Overview

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?

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Production Companies

jour2fête

Mille et une productions

Panache Productions

La Compagnie Cinématographique

Videos & Trailers

4 videos

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Noée Abita

Lyz

Noée Abita

Acting

Jérémie Renier

Fred

Jérémie Renier

Acting

Marie Denarnaud

Lilou

Marie Denarnaud

Acting

Muriel Combeau

Catherine

Muriel Combeau

Acting

Maïra Schmitt

Justine

Maïra Schmitt

Acting

Axel Auriant

Maximilien

Axel Auriant

Acting

Catherine Marchal

Justine's Mother

Catherine Marchal

Acting

Dominique Thomas

The Driver

Dominique Thomas

Acting

François Godart

Justine's Father

François Godart

Acting

Fred Epaud

The Coach of the French Team

Fred Epaud

Acting

Melle Tistounet

Team FL World Cup

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Gaspard Couder

Team FL World Cup

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Maxence Clément

Team FL World Cup

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Victor Senegas

Team FL World Cup

Victor Senegas

Acting

Alice Berger Sabbatel

Team FL World Cup

No Image

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Michaël Vander-Meiren

The Director

Michaël Vander-Meiren

Acting

François Briault

The Journalist

François Briault

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