The 1970s. Runaway Jeanne (Clara Pacini) falls under the spell of Cristina (Academy Award winner 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 makes for a highly original and alternative festive release in the run-up to Christmas. The fourth feature by Lucile Hadžihalilović, The Ice Tower won the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution at this year’s Berlin Film Festival.

"Two outstanding lead performances…a mesmeric melodrama, mixing sensuality with a teetering anxiety - ★★★★★" - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian