Guillaume Duval

Benjamin tells his ex-girlfriend, Angie, that he joined a cell of left-wing terrorists to get revenge on her former boss, who owns a right-wing radio station. His story blends conceptual artists, amateur theatre troupes, hallucinogenic vinyl record and other magical powers. All that nonsense leave Angie wondering if he made that up only to win her back.

When winter arrives and the water freezes over, neighborhood skating rinks across Quebec come to life. Les joueurs d'hiver tells the stories of the people who bring the magic of skating rinks to life, from the alleys of Montréal to the mountains of Gaspésie and the shores of the Côte-Nord. This film provides a glimpse of the sociocultural characteristics of each region and captures the collective imagination that reigns throughout the province. Les joueurs d'hiver showcases community spirit and the sense of belonging through an intimate and poetic look at how skating rinks reflect Quebec society.