
The Saddest Music in the World
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Set during the Great Depression, this film follows a bizarre contest held by a beer baroness, played by Isabella Rossellini, who offers a cash prize to the country that can produce the saddest music in the world. The competition draws a diverse group of musicians, including a Canadian family with a complicated past, leading to a surreal and emotionally charged exploration of grief and ambition. Directed by Guy Maddin, the film is noted for its unique visual style, reminiscent of early cinema, and its darkly comedic tone. It can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 40min
Views:241
Release:2003
Release Date:2003-09-17
Director:Guy Maddin
Actors:Adriana O'Neil, Claude Dorge, Darcy Fehr, David Fox, Isabella Rossellini, Louis Negin, Maria de Medeiros, Mark McKinney, Ross McMillan, Talia Pura
Country:Canada
Company:Buffalo Gal Pictures, Ego Film Arts, Rhombus Media
Awards:6 wins & 7 nominations total
Budget:$3,500,000
Worldwide Gross:$854,994
TMDB:7.0
Rotten Tomatoes:79%
FilmAffinity:6.8
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