Pretty Faces: The Story of a Skier Girl
Pretty Faces: The Story of a Skier Girl

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Pretty Faces: The Story of a Skier Girl

2014
Movie
55 min
English

Pretty faces is an all female ski film featuring the best athletes from around the world in celebration of playing outside, pushing the sport of skiing and living up to our fullest potential as a supportive community. Inspired by the desire to offer young girls role models and inspiration to play outside, this film aims to capture all the girl stoke from the pioneers who have paved the way to the "never-evers" who will continue to define what it means to ski like a girl.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Lynsey DyerGenres: Documentary, Sport

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the journey of professional skier Lynsey Dyer and a crew of diverse female athletes as they break barriers in the male-dominated world of big mountain skiing. It showcases their passion, struggles, and triumphs as they travel the globe seeking untracked powder and pushing the boundaries of the sport. The film highlights the camaraderie and empowerment found within this unique sisterhood of skiers.

Critical Reception

Pretty Faces was well-received by critics and audiences, particularly within the skiing community, for its inspiring portrayal of female athletes and its stunning cinematography. It was praised for its authentic storytelling and its contribution to promoting women in action sports. The film successfully captured the spirit of adventure and perseverance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually stunning depiction of skiing and breathtaking locations.

  • Commended for its empowering message and celebration of female athletes in a male-dominated sport.

  • Appreciated for its authentic and inspiring storytelling.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews is not readily available, but general audience reception within the skiing community highlights the film's inspirational nature and its success in showcasing female talent.

Fun Fact

The film was a passion project for director Lynsey Dyer, who was also the main subject and producer, aiming to create a documentary that featured and celebrated female skiers in a way that hadn't been done before.

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