Film

Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group

2017 · 1h 26m · Documentary

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.

Guy Maddin

Greg Klymkiw

Noam Gonick

Piers Handling

Geoff Pevere

Mike Hoolboom

Himself

Danishka Esterhazy

Carmen Lethbridge

Milos Mitrovic

Solomon Nagler

• Kevin NikkelDirector
• Dave BarberDirector

Release date

November 1, 2017

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Documentary