The Saddest Music in the World
Watch TrailerIn 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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📋 Film Details
| 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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Best viewed late at night with a strong drink and an open mind for the bizarre.
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