My Winnipeg (2008)
• June 13th, 2008 • 1h 20min
Documentary, Drama, Comedy
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.
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