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In the frosty embrace of Charlevoix, Québec, 1949, we discover an unusual bastion of education - a boys' school under the stewardship of the exceptional and highly devoted Brother Jean. Revered by his students and bolstered by the school's director, Brother Jean's influence is vast, his educational methods a vibrant tapestry of theatre, cinema, and scientific research, all defying conventionality to ignite the minds of his charges.
Among his many passions, Brother Jean is an ardent amateur archaeologist, captivated by a theory as audacious as his teaching methods. He posits that a millennium ago, Vikings nestled along the St. Lawrence River's craggy coast, establishing the myth-laden Vinland of the Norwegian sagas. Despite the unease that his unconventional approach ruffles within the congregation's higher echelons, his commendable success with the youth justifies his freedom to chase the echoes of the ancient Vikings.
However, the delicate equilibrium shivers with the arrival of Émile, a troubled 13-year-old. Brother Jean, brimming with determination, resolves to prevent Émile from slipping through education's grasp. As he doubles his efforts towards this new mission, he simultaneously intensifies his pursuit of the elusive Viking evidence, all while the congregation's senior administration's opposition steadily mounts.
"The Vinland Club" is a riveting tale of an unwavering educator's quest for knowledge and his relentless fight for his students' futures. As Brother Jean navigates these tumultuous waters, the repercussions of his actions will have profound implications for both him and young Émile. This film weaves a narrative that intertwines the threads of archaeology, education, and the raw struggles of adolescence, set against the backdrop of a landscape as unforgiving as it is beautiful.
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The Vinland Club is a drama movie featuring Sébastien Ricard and directed by Benoît Pilon.
The Vinland Club is currently streaming on fuboTV.