French Film Festival

Join the French Program and the Modern Language Department in celebrating the annual Albertine Cinémathèque Film Festival.

This year the thematic covers important aspects of social issues: including transgender discrimination, emotional and physical abuse, access to education in sensitive areas, the effects of war, etc. We hope you will enjoy the movies and reflecting on these important topics. 

The fifth movie will be Slalom and will be shown in person on Wednesday, April 13 at 2pm in Janikies Theatre.

Movie description:

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 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 Lyz’s determination help her escape Fred’s exploitative grip?