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

: The soundtrack, composed by jazz trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf , won the César Award for Best Original Music . 13898-BRHD-INTHEFORESTSOFSIBERIA.mp4

: 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 Directed by Safy Nebbou, the film is a

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

: 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.

: 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.