Chalet Girl (2011)
Release Year: 2011
Nation: Austria, Germany, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Cómo casarse con un billonario, A Menina do Chalé, La fille du chalet, Powder Girl, To koritsi tou chalet
Director: Phil Traill
Writer: Tom Williams
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Dietmar Güntsche, Harriet Rees, Pippa Cross, Wolfgang Behr
Co-Producer: Alexander O'Neal, Franz Novotny
Executive Producer: Anthony Day, Dan Shepherd, James Swarbrick, Paul Brett, Phil Hope, Ralph Kamp, Reno Antoniades, Tim Smith
Companies: Aegis Film Fund, BKM, kulturelle Filmförderung des Bundes, Cine Tirol, CrossDay Productions Ltd., FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, Hindsight Media, Kaleidoscope Films, Metropolis International Sales, Neue Bioskop Film, Novotny & Novotny Filmproduktion, OFI, Prescience, UK Film Council
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Sport
Budget: 8.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: alps mountains, austria, birthday party, chalet, competition, engagement party, ski resort, snow skiing, snowboarding, snowboarding competition
Story
Kim Matthews, a tomboyish young woman, takes a job at an exclusive ski resort in Austria to support her father. Initially struggling with this new world of wealth and privilege, Kim discovers snowboarding and enters a prestigious competition with a large cash prize. As she faces her fears and improves her skills, Kim finds herself drawn to Jonny, her spoken-for boss. The movie follows Kim's journey to overcome her past and win the competition, while navigating her complicated feelings for Jonny.
Summary
Chalet Girl is a 2011 romantic comedy-drama directed by Phil Traill, set in the luxurious ski resorts of Austria. It tells the story of Kim Matthews, a former skateboarding champion who now works at an exclusive chalet to support her father. The film explores themes of personal growth, self-discovery, and love as Kim takes up snowboarding, enters a high-stakes competition, and finds herself attracted to Jonny, her engaged boss. While the plot may seem predictable in places, it offers a engaging blend of romance, sports, and comedy amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Austrian Alps.
