My Winnipeg

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.

Cast

Ann Savage

as Mother

Louis Negin

as Mayor Cornish

Darcy Fehr

as Guy Maddin

Amy Stewart

as Janet Maddin

Brendan Cade

as Cameron Maddin

Wesley Cade

as Ross Maddin

Lou Profeta

as Himself

Fred Dunsmore

as Himself

Kate Yacula

as Citizen Girl

Jacelyn Lobay

as Gwenyth Lloyd

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