As spring break approaches, why not immerse your family in an enchanting story about a touching pair of arctic foxes, narrated by Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse?
The basic idea comes from director Guillaume Maidatchevsky. After reading a newspaper article explaining that fishermen had rescued an arctic fox stranded on a small iceberg, the filmmaker wanted to imagine the circumstances of the incident and all the fox's difficulties.
One thing led to another and the fictional story became that of Kina, the all-white and pregnant woman, and Yuk, her charcoal-furred companion. The pair – yes, arctic foxes are monogamous – spend their days playing, hunting and sleeping on the ice floe. By the time Yuk finds himself on a piece of floating iceberg, climatic upheavals are accelerating the onset of spring and the melting of the ice floe.
Yuk in “Kina & Yuk: Foxes of Ice,” which will be in theaters across the province starting February 23, 2024. Photo provided by Les movies Opale
Kina, for her part, is chased from the family den by a red fox – another consequence of the melting ice. Her journey takes her to Jack City (actually Dawson City), where she befriends a dog and must survive the nightly attacks of wolves before finding her way home… and to Yuk.
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse's narration is both enthusiastic and informative – we learn a lot about life in the Arctic Circle – and perfectly complements the director's magnificent images. The ecological statement is carefully balanced and effectively warns of the dangers that threaten the planet.
Perfect for children (the duration of 80 minutes is ideal) Kina & Yuk: Foxes of the Ice is a poetic and touching ode to a world that is unfortunately disappearing.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Kina & Yuk: Foxes of the Icefields hits theaters across the province on February 23rd.