Guy Maddin

Guy Maddin, the master of surreal and expressionist cinema, was born in 1956 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He has been active in the film industry since the 1980s, primarily exploring the genres of drama, art-house, and experimental cinema, with his most acclaimed works being "My Winnipeg," "The Saddest Music in the World," and "Brand Upon the Brain!", with his films often recognized for their unique style and narrative. Maddin's authorial style is characterized by an homage to silent films and early cinema, rich in visual storytelling and melodrama, which has earned him numerous awards including the Telluride Medal for Lifetime Achievement. A true original, Maddin's films are like a dreamlike journey into the past, where reality and fantasy blur, revealing the director's deeply personal and emotional connection to his work.