The Little Queen

2014 · 108 min · FR · PG · 6.3 (21 votes)

Dir. Alexis Durand-Brault · Starring Laurence Leboeuf, Patrice Robitaille, Denis Bouchard, Josée Deschênes, René-Daniel Dubois, Judith Baribeau · Music Dazmo

Drama

Julie, star cyclist, is two races away from winning the World Cup. It is the culmination of years of effort. Julie loves the spotlight. Her entourage too. Encouraged by her coach and doctor, she has been doping since the age of 14. When her doctor denounces her, she manages to hush up the case, but the extent of the mess leads to abuse, lies, and treason. Caught in a gear that goes beyond her, will she succeed in finding a way out?

VIBE

This is a gritty, tense drama about the dark side of athletic ambition. It feels like a slow-motion car crash, as a star cyclist's world unravels under the weight of doping, lies, and betrayal. The pressure cooker atmosphere is palpable.

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