My Winnipeg (2007)

In the heart of Manitoba, in a town where life unfolds like a dream, filmmaker Guy Maddin weaves his existence in Winnipeg - a place he has forever called home. Caught in the enigma of his bond to this somnambulist city, Maddin grapples with the threads of his past, searching for what anchors him to Winnipeg. His quest for answers takes him through a surreal journey, a recreation of his childhood in the old family home at 800 Ellis Avenue, a space that breathes memories of his family's hair salon business. Maddin's parents' 65th wedding anniversary is a theatrical spectacle, a month-long celebration that unfurls despite his father's absence in life, with actors stepping into the shoes of his family members, barring his mother who portrays herself. As Maddin delves into the annals of Winnipeg's history, he revisits events that have left indelible imprints on his life and the city's populace. He takes us back to the 1919 general strike, the felling of the Wolseley Elm in 1957, and the transformation of the city's skyline with the replacement of the emblematic Eaton's building with a new hockey arena - a move that eclipses the old Winnipeg Arena. Maddin's ties to hockey run deep, a sentiment fueled by the city's rich history in the sport and a family connection, while he dismisses the NHL experiment as a blunder. As Maddin boards the train to bid adieu to Winnipeg, he clings to the hope that the "Citizen Girl" on the third page might hold the remedy for Winnipeg's woes. Whether he finally escapes Winnipeg or remains chained to it, only the journey will reveal.

My Winnipeg is a comedy movie featuring Ann Savage.

It is possible to buy My Winnipeg on Apple TV.