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199760 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight

199760 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Clips from most of Guy Maddin's films, including Careful and Archangel, appear alongside interviews with the filmmaker and his friends.

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Ivane Pezuashvili,

Giorgi Kobalia,

Tazo Narimanidze

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Clips from most of Guy Maddin's films, including Careful and Archangel, appear alongside interviews with the filmmaker and his friends.

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Ivane Pezuashvilidirector

Giorgi Kobaliadirector

Tazo Narimanidzedirector

Papuna Chelidzewriter

Tornike Gogrichianiwriter

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Guy Maddin reflects on his career in this 60-minute documentary. He discusses his life and creative process alongside friends and collaborators. The film includes clips from many of Maddin's works, such as Careful and Archangel, leading up to his 1997 film, Twilight of the Ice Nymphs. Interviews provide insight into his unique approach to filmmaking and storytelling.

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