Stephanie is a feature film that highlights one year in the life of the 15th year old gymnast Stephanie who’s life completely changes after an serious injury. Much more than a story about sports, it’s a story about the growing pains of a young girl, desperately looking for love and approval in a society where pressure seems to be ever increasing. Stephanie is a story about all of us. It is a call to look after each other.
Duration: 90’
Language: Dutch
Shooting format: DCP following DCI
Location: Belgium
Synopsis
Stephanie’ is a story about a young ambitious gymnast with Olympic dreams. She silently endures her injuries and growing pains in order to maintain the troubled relationships with her coach and everyone around her. When she literally trips into a downward spiral of self-medication, she comes to understand that winning has always been the engine in her pursuit of love and acceptance.