Nine Days in Winter
Nine Days in Winter

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Nine Days in Winter

2015
Movie
94 min
French

The writer Aurélien is in hospital and learns that his parents have died in a car accident. The loner reluctantly travels to Brittany to arrange the sale of his parents' house. He can't help the memories that the small town evokes in him. Is Aurélien really the black sheep of the family? On the coast in Saint-Lunaire, Mado, an old family friend, upsets his certainties. His former best friend Hervé, a real estate agent in charge of selling the house, surprises him with a discovery.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Ralf SchmerbergGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary film captures the intense beauty and raw power of a severe winter storm in Finland. It focuses on the striking visual and sensory experience of nature's fury, presenting a stark yet captivating portrait of a frozen landscape.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary, "Nine Days in Winter" typically receives praise for its stunning cinematography and immersive portrayal of extreme weather. Critics often highlight its artistic merit and the director's ability to convey the atmosphere of a harsh winter environment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually captivating and atmospheric.

  • An immersive experience of nature's power.

Google audience: Audience reception for this short documentary is generally positive, with viewers often appreciating its artistic approach to depicting a winter storm.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in Lapland, Finland, during a particularly harsh winter to capture authentic extreme weather conditions.

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