Jusqu'au Dг©clin | RECOMMENDED • 2026 |
The story follows Antoine, a Montreal man deeply concerned about a potential societal collapse, who joins a remote survivalist training program in rural Nord-du-Québec. The camp is led by Alain, a charismatic but intense veteran prepper. What begins as a lesson in self-sufficiency—covering skills like trapping, shooting, and bomb-making—spirals into a lethal game of cat-and-mouse after a fatal training accident. The group quickly fractures between those wanting to report the death and those, led by Alain, who fear that calling the authorities will lead to charges of domestic terrorism.
: Reviewers from sites like Rotten Tomatoes note that the film uses its "small sample-size of humanity" to show how quickly social contracts unravel when fear takes over. Cinematic Style and Critical Reception 'The Decline': Film Review - Variety Jusqu'au dГ©clin
Jusqu'au déclin (English title: The Decline ), released in 2020, stands as a milestone in Canadian cinema as the first Netflix original film produced in Quebec. Directed by Patrice Laliberté, this 83-minute survivalist thriller is a lean, gritty exploration of paranoia and human nature under extreme duress. The story follows Antoine, a Montreal man deeply