

"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.
The Saddest Music in the World (2003) is a comedy, drama, and music film directed by Guy Maddin. It stars Isabella Rossellini, Mark McKinney, and Maria de Medeiros. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 70 votes.

Isabella Rossellini
Lady Helen Port-Huntley

Mark McKinney
Chester Kent

Maria de Medeiros
Narcissa

David Fox
Fyodor Kent
Ross McMillan
Roderick Kent / Gravillo the Great

Louis Negin
Blind Seer

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The Saddest Music in the World stars Isabella Rossellini, Mark McKinney, Maria de Medeiros, and David Fox, and was directed by Guy Maddin.
The Saddest Music in the World has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The Saddest Music in the World was released in 2003.
The Saddest Music in the World is a comedy, drama, and music film.
The Saddest Music in the World holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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