Snow in June (2026)
Schnee im Juni
Director: Laeticia Wojtzik
Cast: Jonathan Elias Weiske, François Goeske, Richard Kipp
Did you know? The script for *Snow in June* was originally a play titled *The Thaw*, written by the director during a three-day bender; the film’s final scene was shot in a single take, using real snow that melted before the crew could get a second shot.
Why Watch: Haunted by a childhood loss he can’t outrun, *Snow in June* delivers a raw, gut-punching portrait of war veteran Leonard’s spiral into addiction and the fragile lifeline of a new friendship. Anchored by searing performances, this indie drama doesn’t shy away from pain—instead, it earns its catharsis in a devastating final confrontation that will linger long after the credits roll. For anyone seeking a deeply human, emotionally unflinching story about grief, redemption, and the fight to face your own demons, this is an unmissable watch.
Haunted by the ghost of his childhood love, Richard, war veteran Leonard still feels the sting of that long-ago loss. Through the years, he's drowned his sorrow in alcohol, numbing a grief that refuses to fade. Then comes Arthur, a new friend who briefly lifts Leonard from his inexplicable despair. But a relapse into drinking sparks a bitter fight with Arthur, finally pushing Leonard to face the inner demons he's been running from.