Directed by Safy Nebbou, the film is a dramatized adaptation of the 2011 award-winning autobiographical book by French adventurer Sylvain Tesson.

: During a life-threatening white-out, he is rescued by Aleksei, a Russian fugitive who has lived hidden in the woods for years. Despite their differences, the two form an essential friendship in the wilderness. Critical Elements

: After an initial period of spiritual elation, Teddy is forced to confront the brutal reality of survival: extreme cold, isolation, and dangerous blizzards.

: The film is widely praised for its breathtaking footage of the Siberian landscape , which critics noted often feels more like a character than the humans do.

: The soundtrack, composed by jazz trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf , won the César Award for Best Original Music .

: While Tesson's original memoir was a solo meditation on solitude, the film introduces the character of Aleksei to create dramatic tension and dialogue.

: Seeking liberation from a "choking" urban life in Paris, a man named Teddy decides to live alone for a winter in a remote cabin on the frozen shores of Lake Baikal in Siberia.