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The saddest music in the world / Rhombus Media, Buffalo Gal Pictures and Ego Film Arts present ; written by George Toles and Guy Maddin ; produced by Niv Fichman, Jody Shapiro ; directed by Guy Maddin.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoSanta Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment ; [Place of publication not identified] : IFC Films, [2004]
Description1 videodisc (approximately 101 min.) : sound, color & black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
DVD-Video discs.
Music--Drama.
Contests--Drama.
Awards--Drama.
Other author/creatorMaddin, Guy, 1956-
Other author/creatorFichman, Niv.
Other author/creatorShapiro, Jody.
Other author/creatorToles, George E.
Other author/creatorRossellini, Isabella.
Other author/creatorMcKinney, Mark, 1959-
Other author/creatorMedeiros, Maria de.
Other author/creatorFox, David, 1941-2021
Other author/creatorMcMillan, Ross.
Other author/creatorMontpellier, Luc.
Other author/creatorWharnsby-Ali, Dawud.
Other author/creatorDedrick, Christopher.
Other author/creatorIshiguro, Kazuo, 1954-
Other author/creatorRhombus Media (Firm)
Other author/creatorBuffalo Gal Pictures (Firm)
Other author/creatorEgo Film Arts (Firm)
Other author/creatorIFC Films.
Other author/creatorMGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Series MGM DVD
MGM DVD. ^A998321
Contents Special features: Widescreen (16:9) -- 3 short films from director Guy Maddin -- "Teardrops in the snow: The making of The saddest music in the world" featurette -- "The saddest characters in the world: The cast of The saddest music in the world" featurette -- Teasers -- Original theatrical trailer -- Language: English 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English, Spanish.
Abstract Isabella Rossellini stars as a Depression-era beer baroness who sponsors a contest to find the world's saddest tune in this dark comedy.
General noteOriginally produced as a motion picture in 2003.
General noteBased on an original screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro.
General noteSpecial features: 3 short films from director Guy Maddin; "Teardrops in the snow: the making of the Saddest Music in the World" featurette; "The Saddest Characters in the World: the cast of the Saddest Music in the World" featurette; teasers; original theatrical trailer.
CreditsDirector of photography, Luc Montpellier ; editor, David Wharnsby ; music, Christopher Dedrick.
Cast Isabella Rossellini, Mark McKinney, Maria de Medeiros, David Fox, Ross McMillan.
Audience MPAA rating: R; some sexuality and violent images.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageEnglish soundtrack (5.1 surround) with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
LanguageClosed-captioned.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
ISBN079286235X
ISBN9780792862352
UPC 027616911704
Publisher number1007029 Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment
Stock numberMidwest Tapes http://www.midwesttapes.com

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997.2 .S1353 2004 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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