The Ice Tower

The Ice Tower

2025 · 118 min · FR · NR · 5.7 (30 votes)
Dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović · Starring Marion Cotillard, Clara Pacini, August Diehl, Marine Gesbert, Lila-Rose Gilberti, Gaspar Noé

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

FantasyDrama

Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and she becomes fascinated by its star, Cristina, an actress who is just as mysterious and alluring as the Queen she is playing.

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Step into a dreamlike 1970s landscape, where a melancholic, ethereal enchantment unfolds. This slow-burn drama explores themes of fascination, identity, and illusion with atmospheric, visually rich storytelling. It's a mysterious journey into a world of stark beauty and yearning, perfect for a quiet, introspective watch.

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