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Still from Careful — Careful (1992) — Guy Maddin

Poster for Careful

Careful

English / 1992 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Fantasy

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Synopsis

The mountain-village passions of a German widow and her sons unfold in the style of a 1920s expressionist movie.

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February 2021
Position 17
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Directed by Guy Maddin
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorGuy Maddin

WriterGeorge Toles, Guy Maddin

ComposerJohn McCulloch

Editor

ProducerTracy Traeger, Greg Klymkiw

Cast

Kyle McCullochas Grigorss

Małgorzata Dobrowolskaas Zenaida

Sarah Nevilleas Klara

Brent Nealeas Johann

Paul Coxas Count Knotkers

Victor Cowieas Herr Trotta

Michael O'Sullivanas Blind Ghost

Vince Rimmeras Franz

Katya Gardneras Sigleinde

Jackie Burroughsas Frau Teacher

Ross McMillanas Chief Steward

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for My Winnipeg

My Winnipeg2007

Both directed by Guy Maddin

Or

My Dad Is 100 Years Old2005Both directed by Guy Maddin

Careful (1992) | Criteria