I learned of Guy Maddin when I saw his 2003 drama "The Saddest Music in the World", about a contest to see which country makes the most depressing music. I just saw his feature debut, the surreal "Tales from the Gimli Hospital". Included on the DVD was his earlier short "The Dead Father". This equally surreal movie depicts a man convinced that he's seeing his late father all over the place. Or something like that. It's not the sort of movie that you try to follow logically.
I'd recommend this for completists. Most people will probably spend the movie trying to figure out what's going on. It's an interesting piece of work - and I like complex movies - but this isn't one that you watch for enjoyment. One of the most bizarre movies that I've ever seen.
I'd recommend this for completists. Most people will probably spend the movie trying to figure out what's going on. It's an interesting piece of work - and I like complex movies - but this isn't one that you watch for enjoyment. One of the most bizarre movies that I've ever seen.