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My Winnipeg

2008, Movie, 1h 20min

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

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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...he’s on wondrous form in this ‘docu-fantasia’ that blends fact and fiction with a glee that irradiates the brilliant recreations of filmmaking styles...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Roger Ebert

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His imagination frees the lurid possibilities of the banal. He rewrites history; when that fails, he creates it.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Noel Murray

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...offers a docu-history ofhis hometown, entangled with memories of his childhood. Or so he claims.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Frequently asked questions

What is My Winnipeg about? Toggle content

In this surreal documentary, filmmaker Guy Maddin embarks on a personal journey to explore his childhood hometown of Winnipeg, blending fact, fantasy, and memory to create a unique and captivating portrait of the city. With a cast of colorful characters, including his own mother, Ann Savage, Maddin delves into the city's history and mythology, revealing its secrets and quirks. From the apocryphal aboriginal myth of a secret underground river system to the city's reputation as the sleepwalking capital of the world, My Winnipeg is a hilarious and touching tribute to Maddin's beloved birthplace.

Where can I stream My Winnipeg? Toggle content

You can stream My Winnipeg on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to My Winnipeg? Toggle content

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When was My Winnipeg released in theaters? Toggle content

My Winnipeg was released in theaters on June 13, 2008.