Sometimes, in men’s ice-cold eyes, only scarce things become precious. Therefore, a man travels the globe in search of ice from the last standing glaciers.
A satirical fiction short film, Ice Philosophy delivers a humorous and offbeat environmental critique, highlighting the absurdity of overconsumption and the way our most ordinary actions shape a paradoxical relationship with what we consider “precious.” Shot in a documentary-inspired visual style, this ecological satire playfully questions our views on consumerism and the climate crisis.
Screened at over twenty international film festivals, this environmental short film has been noted for its playful tone and the strong visual impact of its message.
Produced and directed by: Olivier Higgins & Mélanie Carrier
Written by: Mélanie Carrier, Olivier Higgins, Gaétan Duchesne
Actor: Gaétan Duchesne
Cinematography: Olivier Higgins
Editing: Olivier Higgins
Image post-production: Studio Élément
Color grading: Éric Denis
Sound design: Olivier Auriol
Sound mixing: Pierre Rousseau
Through an intimate documentary process spanning four years, this film observes childhood at eye level, within a family of filmmakers. Winner of the Jean-Marc-Vallée Award, it offers a thoughtful reflection on transmission, parenthood, and how we pass on our ways of seeing and telling the world to future generations.
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Encounters immerses us in a powerful journey where young Innu, Huron‑Wendat, and non‑Indigenous Quebecers travel 310 km along the ancestral Jesuit Trail. The documentary explores the deep symbolism of the land, questions of identity, and the evolving relationships between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples in Quebec.