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My Winnipeg

This film masterfully intertwines reality, imagination, and recollection to create a captivating portrait of Winnipeg, the hometown of acclaimed filmmaker Guy Maddin.

Filmmaker Guy Maddin is stuck in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where everyone seems to be sleepwalking through life. He's trying to escape, but can't figure out what's holding him back. His family's 65th wedding anniversary celebration, reenacting his childhood, might provide some answers. He reflects on significant local events that have shaped the city and his life, including the 1919 general strike, the destruction of the Wolseley Elm, and the replacement of the iconic Eaton's building with a hockey arena.

Info about My Winnipeg

Studio(s): Everyday Pictures, Buffalo Gal Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Jun 13, 2008

Production Country: Canada

Budget: $600,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Documentary, Drama, History, Fantasy