"M❄️ntréal, Sn❄️wbec" (A short film by Ez / Un court métrage par Ez)

“Montréal, Snowbec” is Montreal filmmaker and photographer Ezra Soiferman’s love letter to his beloved hometown.
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This short, musical documentary, which features lively and colourful footage and photos Soiferman created over seven winters, paints a timeless, intimate portrait of winter in Montreal, specifically how the city deals with all its snow.
The film bears witness to the ballet-like snow-clearing operations of the city’s mammoth plows as they prowl Montreal's 10,000 kilometres of streets and sidewalks, taking endless dump truck loads to gargantuan municipal dumps.
A film for those who love winter and for those who absolutely hate it and only want to watch a short film about it and not have to actually venture out into it.
“Montréal, Snowbec” features music by Montreal hip-hop artist Josh “Socalled” Dolgin. www.SocalledMus...
Read Ezra’s article about the genesis of the film on the CBC’s Creator Network:
www.cbc.ca/new...
The film “Montréal, Snowbec” had it’s TV premiere on CBC-Montreal’s “Our Montreal” on February 25th, 2023. Watch the interview between journalist Sonali Karnick and Ezra Soiferman on the show here: • “M❄️ntréal, Sn❄️wbec” ...
Read the Montreal Gazette cover story on the film by Bill Brownstein here: montrealgazett...
Watch The CJN Daily Podcast interview with Ezra here: • Why you should love Mo...
Learn more about “Montréal, Snowbec” here: www.ezrasoiferm...
More about filmmaker and photographer Ezra Soiferman: www.EzraSoiferm...
Press or broadcast inquiries: ezrasoif at gmail dot com
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"Montréal, Snowbec" est la lettre d'amour du cinéaste et photographe montréalais Ezra Soiferman à sa ville natale bien-aimée.
Le court documentaire musical, qui présente des images et des photos vives et colorées que Soiferman a créées au cours de sept hivers, dresse un portrait intemporel et intime de l'hiver à Montréal, en particulier de la façon dont la ville gère toute sa neige.
Le film témoigne des opérations de déneigement en forme de ballet des charrues gigantesques de la ville alors qu'elles rôdent dans les 10 000 kilomètres de rues et de trottoirs de Montréal, emportant des chargements interminables de camions à benne vers des dépotoirs municipaux gargantuesques.
Un film pour ceux qui aiment l'hiver et pour ceux qui le détestent absolument et qui veulent seulement regarder un court métrage à ce sujet et ne pas avoir à s'y aventurer.
Mettant en vedette la musique de l'artiste hip-hop montréalais Josh « Socalled » Dolgin. www.SocalledMus...
Lisez l'article d'Ezra sur la genèse du film sur le Creator Network de la CBC :
www.cbc.ca/new...
Le film "Montréal, Snowbec" a eu sa première télévisée sur "Our Montreal" de CBC-Montréal le 25 février 2023. Regardez l'entrevue entre la journaliste Sonali Karnick et Ezra Soiferman sur l'émission ici : • “M❄️ntréal, Sn❄️wbec” ...
Lisez l'article de couverture de la Gazette de Montréal sur le film de Bill Brownstein ici : montrealgazett...
Écouter un discussion sur le film sur l’émission Le 15-18 sur ICI Radio-Canada 95.1FM ici: drive.google.c...
En savoir plus sur le cinéaste et photographe Ezra Soiferman : www.EzraSoiferm...
Contacte de presse/diffusions : ezrasoif at gmail dot com

[@heatherbatchelor8742]

Watching when I am feeling homesick for Montreal.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks for this, Heather! ❄️

[@dragonflysadler]

Love this. Its what I miss about Mtl and what I dont miss. Thanks Ez

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks, Andrea! ❄️

[@joseedamour5729]

Merci pour cet hommage à nos hivers, à la beauté de l'ordinaire, la beauté du travail, des rues, des choses simples, du chaos, de la neige devenue brune... la beauté de la vie, sa poésie...

[@ezrasoiferman]

Josée, et merci à vous pour vos commentaires ! Tellement gentil. ❄️

[@joycemorrison8121]

Music is awesome!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Glad you liked, Joyce! More of Socalled's music can be found on all your favourite streaming platforms or on KZbin.

[@peterlebensold8899]

Beautifully made. There are (much) longer utube videos that show the operation - and the organization that makes it possible - but this is certainly the most creative. The music really helps

[@ezrasoiferman]

Peter, thank you very much for your feedback and the kind words about the music and film. Glad you enjoyed!❄️

[@MTLVille]

Merci pour ce bel hommage à nos équipes!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Mon plaisir ! Merci à ma Ville ! You guys rock! ❄️🙏🏼🚜💫

[@MarilynBicher-xo6xm]

Loved the images

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Marilyn! ❄️

[@martinesavard1246]

I absolutely LOVE this film! Many thanks to you, Ezra Soiferman!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you so much, Martine! Happy you loved the film so much.

[@gerrypiche]

Love the video Ezra! Reminds me of my days growing up with Ottawa winters.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you so much, Gerry!

[@lephotosmax]

Superbe ! Bravo. On aime notre ville... et la neige qui vient avec. ❄

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci bien, Maxime ! Oui, on aime not' ti' ville et sa neige ! ❄

[@brigidscullion158]

I love all of the images of our beautiful city and the music is perfect! You are an amazing film maker Ezra :)

[@ezrasoiferman]

Many thanks for this very kind comment, Brigid! ❄️

[@dionowen6050]

Great little video the speed and efficiency the city moves snow always blows my mind (yet people complain :p)

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks, Dion! Yes, pretty remarkable how the snow all gets carted away pretty swiftly after each storm.

[@eggyolked108]

Town of Mount Royal public works has the very best snow removal team on the island of Montreal. We'll be in action once again tonight starting at 02:00 am . Chapeau to the creator of this montage.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Have a great night of action. Be safe and blow some serious snow. ❄️

[@miriamcharron8925]

Merci beaucoup- beautifully done & I’ll take thisto hurricanes & tornadoes.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci bien, Miriam ! Oui, je suis d’accord avec vous !❄️

[@hailong_Vlog]

Great video about Montreal winter !! Perfect picture , editing and music! Bravo! I love the music, I can listen it again and again!😀

[@ezrasoiferman]

Big thanks! I really appreciate the enthusiastic feedback on the film.❄️

[@ionutmihailgrigore4939]

Shalom Ezra ! Thank you ! I will show this movie to my kid. It really fascinates me when they clear snow in front of my condo.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you so much! Really nice of you to share the film with your kid. Glad you are a fan of the snow cleaners like me. ❄️

[@ionutmihailgrigore4939]

Thanks for sharing! You rock ! I shared it on whatsup as well....I am former ndg resident as well. I live in lasalle , but I miss ndg...Bravo Ezra !

[@ezrasoiferman]

@@ionutmihailgrigore4939 Thank you!

[@kristiethomas2294]

Vraiment super! Merci pour ce travail!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci bien, Kristie ! ❄️

[@jasonlevine1405]

You are a montreal treasure Ez ! The movie is a real joy to watch. Thank you for capturing our Montreal winters. Amazing work. Keep going…

[@ezrasoiferman]

Jason, thank you so much. This is so nice of you to share. I'm so happy you liked the film. All the very best.

[@jangiberson615]

I grew up on the South Shore brings back many memories. Now live in the BC Rockies still more snow.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Jan! ❄️

[@suz5373]

What a great short film!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you sn❄️w much, Suzanne!

[@nathaliedesjardins718]

Un très bel hommage à nos hivers montréalais! Merci pour ce court film!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci bien, Nathalie ! ❄️

[@newsphotos]

Un beau film. Mais c etait comme ca il ya 45 ans . Merci .Bon et Joyeux Hiver!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci bien, Marc André. Oui, plus ça change, plus ça reste parfait. :)

[@monicawolf]

Beautiful images, wonderful editing, great music. Bravo Ezra!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Monica! Very nice of you to share these comments. Be well! ❄

[@dominicdurocher3984]

What a great Montage.... really captures what it's like to live in this city during our snowiest days!!! Wonderful!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks so much, Dominic!❄

[@joycemorrison8121]

Fantastic!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you so much, Joyce!❄️

[@rkgrant]

an alien watching this film could be forgiven for thinking that our snow is a valuable commodity by the elaborate way it is loaded, transported and stockpiled. You'd think we were handling wheat or iron ore.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks for the comment, Randy. ❄️

[@KidBrooklyn]

Amazing. Well done!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks, Josh! ❄️

[@brayundia]

Magnifiquement filmé ; superbe montage. Le travail d'un véritable artiste.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci bien, Ludwig ! Très gentil. ❄️

[@laurapottery3145]

Thank you very much Ezra.Very well done.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Laura! ❄️

[@marie-soleilguy-martel-dt9bt]

Merci pour ce beau vidéo! C'est super pour montrer aux amis de l'étranger qui n'ont jamais vu de neige. Je n'arrivais jamais à la montrer sous autant de facettes

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci bien, Marie-🌞! Content de lire ton message !

[@marie-soleilguy-martel-dt9bt]

@@ezrasoiferman je l'ai envoyé à mes amies d'Afrique et c'est mon ancienne voisine de Montréal déménagée en Tanzanie qui me l'avait envoyé. Il voyage ton clip!!!

[@ezrasoiferman]

@@marie-soleilguy-martel-dt9bt Super gentil et très cool !

[@elkeks111]

This is lovely! I've tried capturing the magic of snow and snow removal for my friends and family in Europe, but you only get so far. I love how you also got to ride in one of the trucks and go to the snow dump. Thank you!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you! Really happy you enjoyed! ❄️

[@miazuldecielo]

I love this short movie. I’m pretty sure that many of my family and friends in tropical cities will enjoy watching it. NDG resident here 🙋🏻‍♀️btw.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks so much for this comment and for sharing the film with your family!

[@gilleschiasson4485]

Just another winter day in MTL! You got it Dude!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks, Gilles! Yes, plus ça change, plus ça reste enneigé...

[@MarcOstrick]

So great. Love the images and song. A wonderful tribute to Montreal winters.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Marc! So happy you enjoyed the Montreal mishigass!

[@messymason7015]

Thanks you for this lovely film!

[@ezrasoiferman]

For sure! My pleasure, Messy.

[@Readhawk]

Great Film

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you! ❄️

[@stephanedesilets5428]

Love it!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci, Stephane ! ❄️

[@gobbon]

So well captured, Ez. Explains us oh so perfectly!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Andy! Glad you dug it and feel it captures our town well. Big merci!❄️

[@belendakaykemp]

WOW this is incredible?

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Belenda! ❄️

J’habite à Beijing et l’hiver du Québec me manque. Merci!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Merci, François. I send you fresh digital snow as a thank you for your commentaire très touchant: ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@alisonnewall1748]

Beautifully shot and edited!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks so much, Alison!

[@marcielynnes151]

My nephew Dylan sent this to me. I could watch 1000x. It's phenomenal. I recall many of those places as I spent much time there visiting my grandparents. It's absolutely magical, and the music is perfection. You should win an award for short film. You are extremely talented. Marcie Silverstein 💗💗💗

[@ezrasoiferman]

Marcie, how kind of you to share this. Thanks so much! Please thank your nephew for sharing the video with you.

[@Standupcomedyclass]

Terrific!

[@ezrasoiferman]

Big thanks, Gerry! ❄️

[@rosesformom]

This is really good! Impressive and well edited! 👍

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Judy!

[@rosesformom]

@@ezrasoiferman Very welcome 🙂

[@slugbug55]

For many years the city would dump snow directly into the St Lawrence River which caused a lot of pollution, but stopped this practice after environmental groups raised their concerns.

[@ezrasoiferman]

Yes indeed. Thanks for this. Here's more info on how the city dumps the snow. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/how-montreal-takes-300-000-truckloads-of-snow-off-the-street-every-winter-1.5023619

[@Dr_Do-Little]

Now we use the sewer system. So it's not directly into the St Lawrence anymore. 😉

[@jenniferjones2226]

great ending! :)

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thanks, Jennifer! ❄️

[@paulperrier6702]

Very ‘cool’ ! Pp

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, Paul! ❄️

[@MrUrilivres]

We''ve walked these sn*wy streets** reveled in the beauty y*ur images so l***vingly capture*** been awed by the c**rdinated dance perf*rmed by the vari*us specialized machines that move milli*ns of t*ns of sn*w and ice each winter in M*ntréal *** Thanks ***

[@ezrasoiferman]

Francisc❄️, thank you f❄️r this. 🙏🏼❄️💫

[@cotesaintluc]

Hi Ezra. We're happy to have made a cameo a few times! Thanks for making this video that captures what it's really like to live in our climate. Merci aussi d'avoir capturé les opérations de déneigement. Nos équipes font un excellent travail. Cordialement, - Ville de Côte-Saint-Luc 👈 la meilleure service de déneigement sur l'île de Montréal (Désolé @MTLVille !) 😁

[@ezrasoiferman]

Thank you, CSL! It was great to film at your dump! All the very best to you and the whole team!