My Winnipeg

Nan
1h 20m
2008
6.832 /10 (107)

The truth is relative.

Overview

The geographical dead center of North America and the beloved birthplace of Guy Maddin, Winnipeg, is the frosty and mysterious star of Maddin’s film. Fact, fantasy and memory are woven seamlessly together in this work, conjuring a city as delightful as it is fearsome.

Country : Canada
Languages : English
Released Date: 2008-06-13

Top Billed Cast

Ann Savage

Mother

Amy Stewart

Janet Maddin

Darcy Fehr

Guy Maddin

Louis Negin

Mayor Cornish

Brendan Cade

Cameron Maddin

Wesley Cade

Ross Maddin

Guy Maddin

Narrator (voice)

Lou Profeta

Himself

Fred Dunsmore

Himself

Kate Yacula

Citizen Girl

Jacelyn Lobay

Gwenyth Lloyd

Eric Nipp

Viscount Gort

Jennifer Palichuk

Althea Cornish

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