The 1970s. Runaway Jeanne falls under the spell of Cristina (Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard), enigmatic star of The Snow Queen.

Colder than ice, her kiss pierces the heart...

The 1970s. Runaway Jeanne (Clara Pacini) falls under the spell of Cristina (Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard), enigmatic star of The Snow Queen, a film of the Hans Christian Andersen story being shot in the studio where Jeanne has taken refuge. A mutual but potentially dangerous fascination begins to grow between the actress and the girl.

A richly textured and deeply moving tale of longing and solitude, this dark and mesmerising modern fairy tale will make a highly original and alternative festive release in the run-up to Christmas.  

The fourth feature by Lucile Hadžihalilović, The Ice Tower premiered in competition at this year’s Berlin Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution

“Dreamily strange it might be (and in fact, on the face of it, entirely preposterous) this movie had me gripped with its two outstanding lead performances – from Marion Cotillard and newcomer Clara Pacini – and a clamorous musical score. Five stars.” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

• Director: Lucile Hadžihalilović
• Cast: Marion Cotillard, Gaspar Noé
• Language: French with English subtitles