To amuse themselves during the winter school break, the kids in a small village decide to have a massive snowball fight. Luke and Sophie, both 11 years old, become the leaders of the opposing sides. Sophie and her cohort defend an elaborate snow fort against the assault of Luke’s horde. Whichever side occupies the fort at the end of the winter break, wins. But what starts out as pure youthful fun and enthusiasm deteriorates into a more serious conflict. Joy is restored when all the children decide to attack the fort rather than each other and happily destroy every last bit of the snow fort.
Writing
Deceptively simple story that punches way above its weight.
Score
Celine Dion's theme song slaps inexplicably hard.
Director
François Brisson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a remake of the 1984 Quebec classic 'La Guerre des tuques,' a film so beloved in Canada it basically raised an entire generation.
CA
