

My Winnipeg
- Documentary
- Drama
- Comedy
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.
My Winnipeg is a 2008 documentary-drama by filmmaker Guy Maddin that blends fact, fantasy, and memory to explore his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Released in June 2008, the film offers a unique, poetic portrait of the city at the geographical center of North America, mixing personal reflection with surreal storytelling.
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Ann SavageMother
Amy StewartJanet Maddin
Darcy FehrGuy Maddin
Louis NeginMayor Cornish- Brendan CadeCameron Maddin
- Wesley CadeRoss Maddin
- Lou ProfetaHimself
- Fred DunsmoreHimself
Kate YaculaCitizen Girl- Jacelyn LobayGwenyth Lloyd
- Eric NippViscount Gort
- Jennifer PalichukAlthea Cornish

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When was My Winnipeg released?
My Winnipeg was released on June 13, 2008.
What is My Winnipeg about?
The film is a documentary-drama that weaves together fact, fantasy, and memory to create a portrait of Winnipeg, Manitoba, exploring its history and character through filmmaker Guy Maddin's personal perspective.
Who directed My Winnipeg?
Guy Maddin directed the film. Winnipeg is his birthplace, and the city itself is the central subject of the work.
Is My Winnipeg a straight documentary?
No, it's a hybrid of documentary, drama, and comedy that deliberately blends factual elements with fantasy and memory, creating a stylized rather than traditional documentary experience.











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