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My Winnipeg (2007) -- A personal portrait of filmmaker Guy Maddin's hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Saddest Music in the World (2003) -- A sort-of musical set in Winnipeg during the Great Depression, where a beer baroness organizes a contest to find the saddest music in the world. Musicians from around the world descend on the city to try and win first place - a $25,000 prize.

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Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Born in Winnipeg, Mr. Maddin's show business career began early when as... more
Trivia:
(2004) Retrospective at the 28th São Paulo International Film Festival, Brazil more
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Awards:
12 wins & 6 nominations more

Filmography

Writer:
  1. Night Mayor (2009) (screenplay)
  2. My Winnipeg (2007) (written by)
  3. Nude Caboose (2006) (writer)
  4. Brand Upon the Brain! (2006) (writer)
  5. Sombra dolorosa (2004) (writer)
    ... aka Sorrowful Shadow (Canada: English title)
  6. A Trip to the Orphanage (2004) (writer)
  7. The Saddest Music in the World (2003) (written by)
  8. Cowards Bend the Knee or The Blue Hands (2003) (writer)
    ... aka The Blue Hands (Canada: English title: subtitle)
  9. Fleshpots of Antiquity (2000) (writer)
  10. The Heart of the World (2000) (writer)

  11. Hospital Fragment (1999) (writer)
  12. Maldoror: Tygers (1998) (writer)
  13. The Cock Crew (1998) (writer)
  14. The Hoyden (1998) (writer)
  15. Imperial Orgies (1996) (writer)
  16. Odilon Redon or The Eye Like a Strange Balloon Mounts Toward Infinity (1995) (writer)
  17. Sissy Boy Slap Party (1995) (writer)
  18. The Pomps of Satan (1993) (writer)
  19. Careful (1992) (writer)
  20. Indigo High-Hatters (1991) (writer)
  21. Archangel (1990) (screenplay)
  22. Tyro (1990) (writer)

  23. BBB (1989) (writer)
  24. Mauve Decade (1989) (writer)
  25. Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988) (writer)
    ... aka Gimli Saga
    ... aka Pestilence
  26. The Dead Father (1986) (writer)
Cinematographer:
  1. Night Mayor (2009)
  2. Spanky: To the Pier and Back (2008) (V)
  3. Footsteps (2008) (V)
  4. Death of the Reel (2008)
  5. Odin's Shield Maiden (2007)
  6. Nude Caboose (2006)
  7. Sombra dolorosa (2004)
    ... aka Sorrowful Shadow (Canada: English title)
  8. A Trip to the Orphanage (2004)
  9. Cowards Bend the Knee or The Blue Hands (2003)
    ... aka The Blue Hands (Canada: English title: subtitle)
  10. Fancy, Fancy Being Rich (2002) (TV)
  11. Fleshpots of Antiquity (2000)
  12. The Heart of the World (2000) (director of photography)

  13. Hospital Fragment (1999)
  14. Maldoror: Tygers (1998)
  15. The Hoyden (1998)
  16. Imperial Orgies (1996)
  17. Sissy Boy Slap Party (1995)
  18. Sea Beggars (1994)
  19. Careful (1992)
  20. Indigo High-Hatters (1991)
  21. Archangel (1990)
  22. Tyro (1990)

  23. BBB (1989)
  24. Mauve Decade (1989)
  25. Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988)
    ... aka Gimli Saga
    ... aka Pestilence
Editor:
  1. Spanky: To the Pier and Back (2008) (V)
  2. Sombra dolorosa (2004)
    ... aka Sorrowful Shadow (Canada: English title)
  3. A Trip to the Orphanage (2004)
  4. Fleshpots of Antiquity (2000)
  5. The Heart of the World (2000) (co-editor)

  6. Hospital Fragment (1999)
  7. Maldoror: Tygers (1998)
  8. The Cock Crew (1998)
  9. The Hoyden (1998)
  10. Imperial Orgies (1996)
  11. Sissy Boy Slap Party (1995)
  12. Sea Beggars (1994)
  13. The Pomps of Satan (1993)
  14. Careful (1992)
  15. Indigo High-Hatters (1991)
  16. Archangel (1990)
  17. Tyro (1990)

  18. BBB (1989)
  19. Mauve Decade (1989)
  20. Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988)
    ... aka Gimli Saga
    ... aka Pestilence
  21. The Dead Father (1986)
Actor:
  1. My Winnipeg (2007) (voice) .... Narrator
  2. Manuelle Labor (2007) .... Hands
  3. Nostradamus (2000) .... Waiter Joe

  4. Black as Hell, Strong as Death, Sweet as Love (1998) .... Party Guest

  5. Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988) (uncredited) .... Doctor
    ... aka Gimli Saga
    ... aka Pestilence
  6. The International Style (1983) .... Nurse
  7. Oak, Ivy, and Other Dead Elms (1982) .... Student
Camera and Electrical Department:
  1. My Winnipeg (2007) (additional camera operator)
  2. Brand Upon the Brain! (2006) (camera operator)
  3. The Saddest Music in the World (2003) (additional camera operator)
  4. Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary (2002) (photographer: Super 8 and Bolex)
Producer:
  1. My Winnipeg (2007) (producer)

  2. Hospital Fragment (1999) (producer)

  3. The Dead Father (1986) (producer)
Soundtrack:
  1. The Saddest Music in the World (2003) (lyrics: "Dulce Adios")
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight (1997) (archive source) (film clips provider)
Sound Department:
  1. Careful (1992) (sound editor)
Self:
  1. It Came from Kuchar (2009) .... Himself
  2. Death of the Reel (2008) .... Himself
  3. 97 Percent True (2008) (V) .... Himself
  4. "On Screen!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Tales from the Gimli Hospital (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  5. Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  6. Teardrops in the Snow: The Making of 'The Saddest Music in the World' (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  7. Celluloid Dreams (2002) .... Himself
  8. Vinyl (2000)

  9. And So to Bed (1999) .... Himself
  10. Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight (1997) .... Himself (filmmaker)

Additional Details

Other Works:
"Survival" (1985), as Concerned Citizen Stan (1985) more
Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 6 Articles more

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