Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group

Synopsis

The explosive story of how a stubborn band of independent filmmakers started a film co-operative that became the most highly respected and mythologized film centre in Canada. Tales outlines the tremendous importance and impact of Winnipeg on the national filmmaking scene. Packed with rare archival footage, dynamic film excerpts, and hilarious interviews, this documentary traces the history of the legendary Winnipeg Film Group. We hear candid behind the scenes stories that illuminate the storied rise of acclaimed filmmakers like John Paizs (Crime Wave), Guy Maddin (Tales From The Gimli Hospital, My Winnipeg) Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan (We’re Talking Vulva, Good Citizen, Betty Baker) and Caroline Monnet (Ikwe). Often mired in controversy, the Film Group has been acclaimed at film festivals around the world – attested to by several Toronto film luminaries in the film – for subversive, original filmmaking. This documentary continues that tradition of bold, exuberant work.

Main Cast

Guy Maddin

Age : 68 | Popularity : 18%

Greg Klymkiw

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Noam Gonick

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Piers Handling

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Geoff Pevere

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Mike Hoolboom

Himself

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Danishka Esterhazy

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Carmen Lethbridge

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Dave Barber Kevin Nikkel
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