Schroon Lake

About This Movie

So, 'Schroon Lake'—it's a really intriguing blend of documentary and drama, shot on this frozen nine-mile lake in the Adirondacks. The film has this raw, gritty aesthetic thanks to the expired 16mm film they used. You really feel the cold, the isolation, and the tension. It’s all about the interplay of masculinity, but through this very palpable winter lens. The editing and pacing are quite deliberate, which lets you sit with the emotions and the visuals. Matty Davis and Ben Gould’s work really brings a unique performance element that kind of seeps into the ice itself. It’s one of those films that makes you think while also pulling you into its environment rather than just telling you a story.

Unique use of expired 16mm filmIntense focus on themes of masculinityVisually striking winter landscapes