Arsenault and Fils 2022
In Rafaël Ouellet's tense Quebec-set thriller *Arsenault and Fils* (2022), the Arsenaults have long thrived as a tight-knit family dynasty built on the shadowy profits of illegal hunting.
Director: Rafaël Ouellet
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arsenault and Fils (2022) about?
This Quebec thriller follows the Arsenault family, whose generations-old illegal hunting operation has kept them wealthy and secretive. When the reckless youngest son returns and a charismatic radio host enters his life, their tight-knit world is upended by shifting loyalties and simmering tensions.
Who directed Arsenault and Fils?
Rafaël Ouellet (*Gurov & Anna*, *All the Time in the World*) directed this intense drama, blending rural realism with psychological suspense.
Who stars in Arsenault and Fils?
The film stars Guillaume Cyr as Anthony, Pierre-Paul Alain as his brother Adam, alongside Karine Vanasse as Émilie, Luc Picard, and Robin-Joël Cool in pivotal roles.
Is Arsenault and Fils (2022) worth watching?
For fans of gritty Quebec thrillers, *Arsenault and Fils* delivers solid suspense and dramatic depth, though it may lean more toward character-driven tension than high-octane action. The strong performances and rural setting make it a compelling rental.
How long is Arsenault and Fils?
The film runs for 110 minutes.
About Arsenault and Fils (2022) — A Quebec Thriller Rooted in Family and Crime
In Rafaël Ouellet's tense Quebec-set thriller *Arsenault and Fils* (2022), the Arsenaults have long thrived as a tight-knit family dynasty built on the shadowy profits of illegal hunting. But when Anthony, the reckless youngest son, returns home after years away, and Émilie, a fiery radio host with a magnetic hold over him and his brother Adam, enters the picture, the family's fragile balance begins to unravel. Tensions simmer beneath the surface as secrets resurface and loyalties are tested, blending rugged rural atmosphere with raw emotional drama.
Director Ouellet crafts a gripping narrative that explores the cost of family ties and the lure of power in a community where tradition clashes with modernity. With a cast steeped in Quebec cinema's finest, *Arsenault and Fils* delivers a moody, suspenseful ride through the hinterlands, where every decision could spell ruin—or redemption.