French International Film Festival | Slalom

Students and employees are invited to the 2022 French International Film festival. Viewing takes place at 6 p.m. through April at the CLIC in Pacific Hall, Taylor Auditorium, or online. This event is not open to the public.

This week's feature is Slalom. This riveting, Cannes-selected #MeToo drama from debut filmmaker Charlène Favier follows the relationship between a teenage ski prodigy and her predatory instructor, played by frequent Dardenne brothers collaborator, Jérémie Renier.

In a breakthrough role, Noée 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 country's top professional athletes. Taking a chance on his new recruit, ex-champion turned coach Fred decides to mold Lyz into a 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 Lyz's determination help her escape Fred's exploitative grip?

Slalom is 92-minutes long. The film will be shown with English subtitles at 6 p.m. Monday, April 4, in the Taylor Auditorium, and is open only to Pacific students and employees.

The film will also be available to view online from April 2 to April 8. Please contact Professor Jeanne-Sarah de Larquier at dela2199@pacificu.edu to get the online viewing link and password.