Quebec: Cold Weather and Some Seriously Good Camera Work

Is it worth your time?

If you're the type who can get lost in a movie just because the lighting looks right, Quebec is going to be your kind of thing. It’s not exactly a thrill ride, so maybe skip it if you need constant explosions or snappy, fast-paced dialogue to stay awake. People who dig atmosphere over plot will probably love it. Everyone else might find it a bit, well, chilly.

Alois Havrilla handles the narration, and honestly, he does a fantastic job. He’s got that specific voice that makes you feel like you’re actually sitting in a room somewhere in the past. It’s not just filler; he really guides the whole experience.

The Look of the Thing

The photography is genuinely impressive. They filmed a lot of this in the thick of winter, and you can practically feel the cold coming off the screen. Usually, snow is a nightmare for a production, but here it’s almost like a main character. It makes everything feel lonely and sharp.

There’s a specific shot midway through—I won’t spoil where—where the snow is just blowing across the frame in a way that makes the background look like it’s dissolving. It’s gorgeous. It’s the kind of thing you’d miss if you were busy checking your phone.

It reminds me a bit of the mood in Via Crucis, where the environment dictates how the story moves rather than the other way around. It’s refreshing when a director just lets the weather do the heavy lifting.

• The narration is surprisingly grounded.
• Snow-covered landscapes are used perfectly to hide the budget.
• The pacing is... steady. Don't expect a sprint.

Is it perfect? Nah. It gets a little slow in the middle, and I found myself wondering if they just wanted to stay inside because it was freezing out. Sometimes the plot feels like it’s catching up to the scenery, which is a weird sensation.

It’s a quiet movie. Maybe a bit too quiet at times. But there’s something honest about how it doesn’t try to be anything other than a wintery, historical snapshot. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, and I respect that. ❄️