Slalom (DVD)

This riveting, Cannes-selected #MeToo drama from debut filmmaker Charlne Favier follows the relationship between a teenage ski prodigy and her predatory instructor, played by frequent Dardenne brothers collaborator Jeremie Renier (The Kid with a Bike, In Bruges). In a breakthrough role, Noee Abita plays 15-year-old Lyz, a high school student in the French Alps who has been accepted to an elite ski club known for producing some of the countrys top professional athletes. Taking a chance on his new recruit, ex-champion turned coach Fred decides to mold Lyz into his shining star despite her lack of experience. Under his influence, she will have to endure more than the physical and emotional pressure of the training. Will Lyzs determination help her escape Freds exploitative grip?