Snowboarder (2003)
Directed by Olias Barco

Action / Drama

Film Synopsis

Gaspard is a talented young snowboarder who lives in Alpe d'Huez.  He lives and works in a surf shop owned by Beshop, a former professional trainer.  Gaspard's dream is to become a professional snowboarder, like his hero, the champion Josh Atterssen.  He can hardly believe his good fortune when, one day, Josh offers to coach him himself, in Gstaad, Switzerland, and include him in his team.  Gaspard does not have to think twice before leaving Beshop and taking up Josh's offer.  At first, Gaspard could not be happier, but then Josh reveals that he has another project in mind for him...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Olias Barco
  • Script: Olias Barco, Paolo Rota, Julien Sax
  • Cinematographer: Damien Morisot
  • Music: Jean-Baptiste Loussier
  • Cast: Nicolas Duvauchelle (Gaspard), Grégoire Colin (Josh Attersen), Juliette Goudot (Ethel), Jean-Philippe Écoffey (Beshop), Camille de Sablet (Julie), Franck Khalfoun (X), David Luraschi (Y), David Vincent (Z), Thierry Lhermitte (Popeye), Clara Morgane (La strip-teaseuse)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 110 min

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