The Saddest Music in the World

A musical of sorts set in Winnipeg during the Great Depression, where a beer baroness organizes a contest to find the saddest music in the world. Musicians from around the world descend on the city to try and win the $25,000 prize.

Director

Guy Maddin

Writer

Kazuo Ishiguro, George Toles, Guy Maddin

Released

12 May 2005

Country

Canada

Awards

6 wins & 7 nominations