Set against the 1960's drug counterculture, High offers a hard-edged look at the darkness beneath the summer of love's sunny facade. The film follows Tom, a Montreal drifter who supports himself by selling drugs and scamming lonely women, as he hooks up with Vicky, a straight-laced librarian, and introduces her to his criminal lifestyle. The movie features experimental techniques, including shifts to color, psychedelic sequences, and frank sex scenes. Its bold content led to a ban by Quebec censors, prompting prominent filmmakers to speak out in support.
High
A desperate couple's addiction to drugs leads them down a treacherous path of reckless behavior, as they sacrifice their well-being in a futile attempt to feed their habit.
