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Guy Maddin CM OM (born February 28, 1956) [1] is a Canadian screenwriter, director, author, cinematographer, and film editor of both features and short films, as well as an installation artist, from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since completing his first film in 1985, Maddin has become one of Canada's most well-known and celebrated filmmakers.
Guy Maddin is a celebrated Canadian filmmaker who recreates and renovates silent film conventions. He has directed and written films such as The Forbidden Room, My Winnipeg, and The Saddest Music in the World, and has won 26 awards and 35 nominations.
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Nov 21, 2008 · Canadian filmmaker and writer Guy Maddin shares his personal list of the most influential and inspiring movies he has ever seen. From Forbidden Games to Häxan, discover his eclectic and passionate choices of classics from different genres and countries.
May 17, 2024 · Cult director Guy Maddin has finally made it to the Cannes Film Festival with his movie 'Rumours,' starring Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander.
Dec 10, 2023 · How does Guy Maddin challenge conventional filmmaking and push boundaries in his work? What role does surrealism and experimental techniques play in Guy Maddin’s work? What are some of the complex themes and symbolism explored in The Forbidden Room? Can you explain the artistic process and collaborations involved in Guy Maddin’s ...
Oct 14, 2022 · Guy Maddin Isn’t Naïve About How People See Movies — He’s Mostly Watched His Own on a Small Screen. The cult filmmaker tells IndieWire about the new restoration of his wily first feature ...
Sep 18, 2011 · Guy Maddin is of Icelandic extraction - named, he claims, after 1950s B-movie leading man Guy Madison - and is one of English Canada's most eccentric and gifted filmmakers. Guy Maddin began his career as a student of economics at the University of Manitoba, where he made two key acquaintances.
