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It's 1933 in Winnipeg and the Great Depression is in full bloom. Beer Baroness Lady Port-Huntly announces a global competition to determine the saddest music in the world, and musicians from across the globe pour into town to vie for the whopping $25,000 prize. Sobbing Mexican Mariachis, dour Scottish Bagpipers, woeful West African drummers and numerous other grief-stricken ensembles give it their... See Full Description
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Comedy and Musical/Performing Arts |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 39 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 30, 2004 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for some sexuality and violent images. |
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| Distributors: |
IFC Films, TVA Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$669,128 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"Saddest Music delights in the absurd." more...
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A- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"The more films you have seen, the more you may love The Saddest Music in the World." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...wonderfully nutty..." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"...the saddest thing isn't the music, but rather our having to leave it." more...
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A- |
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