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Movie poster: The Saddest Music in the World (2003)
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The Saddest Music in the World

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2003 · 101 min Comedy Drama Music
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

In Depression-era Winnipeg, a legless beer baroness hosts a contest for the saddest music in the world, offering a grand prize of $25,000.

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Year 2003
Country Canada
Genre Comedy, Drama, Music
Director Guy Maddin
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (69 votes)

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Guy Maddin constructs a delirious musical farce from the stuff of silent film and radio drama, relying on high-contrast black-and-white and deliberately artificial sets. He explores national caricatures and the spectacle of commodified grief with a relentless, quirky energy.

What lingers after the final note is a peculiarly potent blend of absurdist humor and genuine pathos. The film’s manic invention masks a surprisingly tender core. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Guy Maddin

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