Ski instructors heat up the Quebec slopes with more romance than lessons in this French-Canadian sex comedy.
SNOWBALLIN'
The slopes are freezing, but the lodge is absolutely scorching.
Three ski instructors are busy accumulating amorous conquests to teach, they spend more time in bed than on the slopes.
Quick Answer
Snowballin' is a 1971 Canadian comedy romance film directed by Roger Cardinal about three ski instructors who spend more time pursuing love affairs than teaching on the slopes.
Programmer's Pick
Snowballin' is less about carving fresh powder and more about carving out time for romance. Between its parade of nude escapades and a real-life obscenity scandal, this Quebecois romp proves that what happens at the lodge rarely stays there.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film was the most expensive Canadian production at the time of its release and exemplifies the wave of Quebecois softcore sexploitation cinema from the late 1960s and early 1970s, with its reception and content notably altered for anglophone and American markets.
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Why Cult
The film was seized by police after a priest's complaint, making it a genuine artifact of Canadian controversy.
Three ski instructors spend more time in bed than on the slopes, delivering a steady stream of bawdy humor and romantic escapades.
French-language dialogue and music give this sex comedy a distinctively Quebecois flavor.
Expect an unabashed showcase of full-frontal nudity, bubble baths, and snowbound trysts typical of the era’s erotic comedies.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Snowballin' released? +
Snowballin' was released in 1971.
Who directed Snowballin'? +
Roger Cardinal directed Snowballin'.
How long is Snowballin'? +
Snowballin' has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What genre is Snowballin'? +
Snowballin' is a comedy romance film.
Where can I watch Snowballin'? +
Snowballin' is available to stream on SassyFlix.
