Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group

11/01/2017

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1hr 26min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Guy Maddin
  • Greg Klymkiw
  • Noam Gonick
  • Piers Handling
  • Geoff Pevere

    Directors

  • Dave Barber
  • Kevin Nikkel

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

    Production Countries

  • Canada

LANGUAGES

  • English