Noée Abita
Actor
Noée Abita is a French actress known for her impressive performances in independent films. She gained critical acclaim for her breakthrough performance in the 2017 film “Ava,” directed by Léa Mysius, for which she was shortlisted for a César Award for Best Emerging Actress. In 2020, Abita delivered a compelling performance in SLALOM, a drama directed by Charlène Favier in which she portrays a young skier struggling with the challenges of abuse and self-discovery. Her nuanced performance was praised by critics. Other notable films include “A Pool Full of Men” (2018) by Gilles Lellouche, in which she played the role of Lola, and “Genesis” (2018) by Philippe Lesage, in which she played the role of Charlotte. Abita has also appeared in television series, including “Apnea” (2019–2020), in which she played the character Chloé. Her work has earned her nominations for awards such as the César Award for Most Promising Actress.
Slalom
Director Charlène Favier deals with her own experiences of abuse as a young junior athlete in this compelling and haunting drama.