Snow and Fire (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1991, Snow and Fire is a drama, war and romance film directed by Claude Pinoteau.
What it’s about. While the Nazis occupied most of France, Jacques (Vincent Perez) has been active in the liberation underground. Now that the Allies have freed a significant portion of their country from German control, he and his buddy Michel (Matthieu Roze) can join the Free French army and fight with them to help bring about the downfall of the German empire. Both of them are quite young men, and their first love turns out to be the same woman, a lovely nurse named Christiane (Geraldine Pailhas). Michel woos her first, and she becomes pregnant by him. However, she is much more interested in Jacques, even though she is considering marrying an American solely for practical reasons.
Who’s in it. Snow and Fire stars Géraldine Pailhas as Christiane Mercier, Vincent Perez as Jacques Sénéchal, Elsa Zylberstein and Stéphane Guillon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Snow and Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snow and Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snow and Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snow and Fire (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snow and Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snow and Fire worth watching?
- Snow and Fire holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snow and Fire?
- Snow and Fire stars Géraldine Pailhas, Vincent Perez, Elsa Zylberstein, Stéphane Guillon and Matthieu Rozé.