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Comedy Cult Classic

Three ski instructors trade lessons for liaisons in a Quebec resort romp that scandalized 1971.

SNOWBALLIN'

The slopes are freezing, but the lodge is absolutely scorching.

1971 · 01:45:00 · NR · Comedy / Romance · IMDB TMDB

Three ski instructors are busy accumulating amorous conquests to teach, they spend more time in bed than on the slopes.

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What is Snowballin' about?

Snowballin' is a 1971 Canadian comedy-romance film directed by Roger Cardinal about three ski instructors who spend more time pursuing amorous adventures than giving lessons.

The SassyFlix Take

Snowballin’ slides down the slopes of Quebec straight into the snowdrifts of sexploitation, with three ski instructors who clock more time between the sheets than on the powder. Its notoriety is certified—this film was seized by police and landed a cinema owner in court, all for its unapologetic parade of nudity and bedroom antics.
From the Vault

From the only après-ski party that needed a police raid.

Why Cult

Quebec Sexploitation

Filmed and set in Quebec, this Canadian entry leans hard into the era’s snowbound eroticism.

Censorship Scandal

Monsignor Raymond Lavoie’s obscenity complaint led to a police seizure and a courtroom drama for the film’s exhibition.

Naked on the Slopes

It’s not just the snow that’s bare—expect ample nudity, sex in the snow, and more risqué ski lodge shenanigans.

Retro Erotica Vibes

A bracing blast of 1970s erotica, complete with French music, polka, bubble baths, and snowmobiles.

Synopsis

Three ski instructors are more busy accumulating love affairs than giving lessons, so they spend more time in bed than on the slopes. The parish priest of Saint-Roch, Monsignor Raymond Lavoie, filed a complaint for obscenity and had the film seized by the municipal police in April 1971. The owner of the Capitol cinema was taken to court accused of having presented an immoral spectacle, indecent and obscene.
Details & Specs
Director
Roger Cardinal
Writers
Pierre Brousseau, Roger Cardinal
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 45m
Country
Canada
Language
French
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Also Known As
Sex in the Snow, Winter Games, Snowballin', Original title: Après-ski

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snowballin' about? +

Snowballin' follows three ski instructors who prefer romantic escapades to ski lessons, spending much of their time in bed rather than on the slopes.

Who directed Snowballin'? +

Snowballin' was directed by Roger Cardinal.

When was Snowballin' released? +

Snowballin' was released in 1971.

How long is Snowballin'? +

Snowballin' has a runtime of 105 minutes.

What genre is Snowballin'? +

Snowballin' is a comedy and romance film.

Where can I watch Snowballin'? +

Snowballin' is available to stream on SassyFlix.