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