Arsenault and Fils

The film centers on Adam Arsenault, a young man who unexpectedly inherits his father's remote country house and his troubled past. While sorting through his father's belongings, Adam uncovers dark family secrets and a hidden life that draws him into a world of mystery and danger. He must confront the legacy his father left behind and grapple with unsettling truths that challenge his perception of his family and himself.

Arsenault and Fils received generally positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and Ouellet's confident direction. While some found the plot occasionally predictable, the film was largely praised for its compelling narrative and moody ambiance, earning it recognition on the festival circuit.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and psychological depth.

• Noted for strong lead performances, particularly from Guillaume Laurin.

• Some critics found the pacing and plot development to be uneven.

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World premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival (2022), where it won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film.

The film's remote, wooded setting plays a significant role in building its atmosphere of isolation and suspense, with the director aiming to make the landscape feel like another character in the story.