Wed, Feb 26 / 9 pm
ADDED SCREENINGS:
Sun, Mar 1 / 3 pm & 5 pm
Directed by Matthew Rankin
2019, Canada, 90 min
Special encore engagement of Matthew Rankin’s insane laugh riot.
An incendiary send-up of Canadian identity, history, and politics, Matthew Rankin’s insanely brilliant feature debut is a hilariously irreverent, visually stunning retelling of how William Lyon Mackenzie King became Prime Minister… King seems destined to earn Canada’s crown, but just how much debasement and degradation must an ambitious young politician endure in such a noble pursuit? Quite a lot, it seems. Particularly when the affection of an unattainable woman becomes his priority. Along his epic journey, King will encounter devastating heartbreak, fascistic corruption, hilarious diversions to the outsider cities of Vancouver and Winnipeg, and… kinky boot sniffing. – VIFF
Four Great Nights at the WFG Cinematheque (February 26 – February 28) and One Gala Event at the Park Theatre (February 29).
SPECIAL FREE TREAT for ALL who attend ANY of the Winnipeg Film Group Cinematheque screenings. Hold onto your Cinematheque ticket stubs and present them on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 at THE PARK THEATRE (698 Osborne Street) to get FREE ADMISSION to the CICFF GALA reception, screenings and awards. The reception begins at 6:30pm and the Screenings/Awards (hosted by comedy legend Big Daddy Tazz) begins at 7:30pm.
The festival concludes Saturday, February 29 with gala screenings, celebration and party at The Park Theatre. For complete listings and information, please visit the www.cicff.ca or winnipegcinematheque.com.
*Nominated for Best First Feature, Director, Actor, Screenplay, Art Direction, Costume Design, Hair / 2020 Canadian Screen Awards*
