Les Têtes givrées: the comedy starring Clovis Cornillac arrives on Netflix

The Frosted Heads, the family comedy directed by Stéphane Cazes, joins Netflix’s catalog on August 8, 2026. Led by Clovis Cornillac, Claudia Tagbo and Marwa Merazka, the film blends humor, adventure, and a message about glacier preservation through the journey of a group of middle school students.

In a middle school perched at the foot of Mont Blanc, a teacher played by Clovis Cornillac strives to pass on his passion for the mountains and glaciers to his students. When a scientific project about a mysterious treasure trapped in ice takes shape, the whole class rallies for an expedition that could change how they see their environment.

Around Clovis Cornillac, the cast includes Claudia Tagbo, Marwa Merazka, Malonn Lévana, Adam Beugré and several young actors. Director Stéphane Cazes delivers a family-friendly comedy that borrows from adventure-film tropes to shed light on the climate-change impact on the Alpine glaciers.

Without turning its premise into a sermon, The Frosted Heads places emphasis on intergenerational transmission, the taste for discovery, and collective commitment. The natural backdrop of the Mont-Blanc massif plays a central role in the story and fully contributes to the immersion.

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Our take on The Frosted Heads

The Frosted Heads manages to tackle a complex environmental subject without losing sight of its main aim: tell an accessible, entertaining family adventure. Stéphane Cazes focuses on the characters and their growth rather than preaching a message.

Clovis Cornillac brings all his warmth to this passionate professor who tries to share as much his love of the mountains as the importance of protecting a fragile natural heritage. Across from him, the young cast forms a likable ensemble whose personalities naturally complement each other.

The film also benefits from spectacular Alpine landscapes that concretely illustrate what the gradual disappearance of glaciers means. The mountain sequences offer a genuine sense of adventure, while remaining approachable for a family audience.

In the end, The Frosted Heads strikes a convincing balance between entertainment, humor, and awareness. A sincere family comedy that makes you want to look up toward the peaks—and think about preserving them.

Available on Netflix from August 8, 2026, Les Têtes givrées will appeal to fans of French comedies, family films, and adventures set against the Alpine landscapes.

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