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Release Date:
December 16, 2022
Original Title:
Les joueurs d'hiver
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 73
When winter arrives and the water freezes over, neighborhood skating rinks across Quebec come to life. Les joueurs d'hiver tells the stories of the people who bring the magic of skating rinks to life, from the alleys of Montréal to the mountains of Gaspésie and the shores of the Côte-Nord. This film provides a glimpse of the sociocultural characteristics of each region and captures the collective imagination that reigns throughout the province. Les joueurs d'hiver showcases community spirit and the sense of belonging through an intimate and poetic look at how skating rinks reflect Quebec society.
Director:
Guillaume Duval
Director of Photography:
Louis-Philippe Chagnon
Editor:
Alexandre Leblanc
Music:
Cédric Dind-Lavoie
Sound:
Simon Riverin
Philippe Génier
Sound Mixer:
Robin Servant
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