A submarine crew, a feared pack of forest bandits, a famous surgeon, and a battalion of child soldiers all get more than they bargained for as they wend their way toward progressive ideas on life and love.

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February 2021
Position 30
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Directed by Guy Maddin
Position 15

Credits

Crew

DirectorGuy Maddin, Evan Johnson

WriterEvan Johnson, Guy Maddin, Bob Kotyk

Cinematographer

Benjamin Kasulke, Stéphanie Weber Biron

ComposerGalen Johnson, Guy Maddin, Jason Staczek

EditorJohn Gurdebeke

ProducerDavid Christensen, François-Pierre Clavel, Phoebe Greenberg, Phyllis Laing, Guy Maddin, Penny Mancuso

Cast

Roy Dupuisas Cesare

Clara Fureyas Margot

Louis Neginas Marv / Smithy / Mars / Organizer / Mr. Lanyon

Udo Kieras Count Yugh / Butler / Dead Father / Guard / Pharmacist

Gregory Hladyas Jarvis / Dr. Deane / Husband

Mathieu Amalricas Thadeusz M___ / Ostler

Noel Burtonas Wolf / Pilot / Captain

Geraldine Chaplinas Master Passion / Nursemaid / Aunt Chance

Paul Ahmaranias Dr. Deng / Speedy

Caroline Dhavernasas Gong

Slimane Dazias Baron Pappenheim

Maria de Medeirosas Blind Mother / Clotilde

Charlotte Ramplingas Ostler's Mother

Victor Andres Trelles Turgeonas Saplingjack 1 / Listening Man / Pancho

Andreas Apergisas Dr. Warren

Sophie Desmaraisas Jane Lanyon

Ariane Labedas Alicia Warlock / Chambermaid

Karine Vanasseas Florence Labadie

Romano Orzarias Squid Thief / Madman / Dr. Moarte-Joc

Alex Bispingas Harlan

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

My Winnipeg2007

Both directed by Guy Maddin, and both starring Louis Negin

My Dad Is 100 Years Old2005Both directed by Guy Maddin