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The Saddest Music in the World

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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.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2003-09-17

Runtime: 101 mins

Director: Guy Maddin

Writer: George Toles, Guy Maddin

Spoken language: English, Español

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Original title: The Saddest Music in the World

Production Companies: Rhombus Media, Buffalo Gal Pictures, Ego Film Arts

Production Countries: Canada

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