My Winnipeg

Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. (Shown in Boyd Hall 144)

Canada 2008, 80 min.
Director: Guy Maddin
English

Visionary Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin pays tribute to his beloved hometown with this goodbye letter and self-described "docu-fantasia" that is equal parts transcendental rumination, historical chronicle, and personal portrait.

In the first segment, Maddin's camera drifts dreamlike through crowded trains as a floating kielbasa hangs from the ceiling and the director/narrator ponders just why the city boasts the most sleepwalkers per capita of any major international city. Later, the viewer is treated to images of numerous historical monuments in the city as they learn about such key historical events. Finally, the director draws inspiration from filmmaker William Castle to present pivotal -- and often traumatic -- events from his childhood that left an indelible mark while simultaneously serving to mold his unique vision of his beloved Winnipeg. (Jason Buchanan)

Awards
Winner - Best Canadian Film
Winner - Audience Award Boston Independent Film Festival
Official Selection - Tribeca Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival

General Admission: $5.00 ($1.00 for Students)
Purchase tickets at the door.