The Saddest Music in the World

(2003)Directed by Guy Maddin100 min · RComedy, Drama, Music
"If you're sad, and like beer, I'm your lady."

In Depression-era Winnipeg, a legless beer baroness hosts a contest for the saddest music in the world, offering a grand prize of $25,000.

Isabella Rossellinias Lady Helen Port-Huntley
Mark McKinneyas Chester Kent
David Foxas Fyodor Kent
RMRoss McMillanas Roderick Kent / Gravillo the Great
Louis Neginas Blind Seer
Darcy Fehras Teddy
Claude Dorgeas Duncan Elksworth
Talia Puraas Mary
Jeff Suttonas Young Chester
Graeme Valentinas Young Roderick
Maggie Nagleas Chester's Mother
VCVictor Cowieas Man in Bar
JBJessica Burlesonas Lady's Secretary
Wayne Nicklasas Boardmember
NDNancy Drakeas American Mother
DGDavid Gilliesas American Father
Daphne Korolas Widow
Jeff Skinneras Reverend
Craig Aftanasas Old Sleepwalker
Miles Boisselleas Guard
Brock MacGregoras Roderick's Son