Set in 1899, this drama follows Aimée, a secular and republican schoolteacher who travels to a remote, snow-covered hamlet in the Hautes-Alpes during a storm. While she arrives to teach a small group of children for the winter, she faces suspicion from the local residents. Aimée attempts to challenge the dark beliefs of the community, but she soon experiences a growing sense of sensual confusion. The stability of the village is further disrupted when an avalanche buries one of the locals.
The film was directed by Louise Hémon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anaïs Tellenne. This production follows Hémon's previous work, The Documentary Journey of Madame Anita Conti. The cast features Galatéa Bellugi in the lead role as Aimée, alongside Matthieu Lucci, Samuel Kircher, Oscar Pons, Sharif Andoura, and Léna Camillieri Dorléans. Produced by ARTE France Cinéma and Take Shelter, the movie has a runtime of 98 minutes.
The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 170 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly lower rating of 5.8/10 from 20 votes.
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