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Spanky: To the Pier and Back (2008) | Criteria

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Spanky: To the Pier and Back

Canada • English • 2008 • 4m

Director

Guy Maddin

Comedy Documentary Shorts

3.55/5·1.1K ratings·406 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Guy Maddin takes a shoreside walk with a pug named Spanky in this kinetic tribute to man’s best friend.

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Directed by Guy Maddin
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorGuy Maddin

CinematographerGuy Maddin

ComposerMatthew Patton

EditorGuy Maddin