The Heart of the World
Synopsis
Pure fantasia, a race to save the world from a fatal heart attack, juxtaposed against a love rivalry between two brothers - a mortician and an actor playing Christ - for the heart of a scientist studying the earth's core.
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GUY MADDIN - The Heart of the World
Type: Clip • Published 2008-12-07
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- Director
- Guy Maddin
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Maddin
- Original Title
- The Heart of the World
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
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Guy Maddin
Guy Maddin
Guy Maddin
Guy Maddin, Deco Dawson
Jody Shapiro, Niv Fichman
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Director
Guy Maddin
Writer
Réjean Labrie
Production Design
Guy Maddin
Director of Photography
Jody Shapiro
Producer
Meg McMillan
Costume Design
Guy Maddin
Editor
Deco Dawson
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What is The Heart of the World about?
Pure fantasia, a race to save the world from a fatal heart attack, juxtaposed against a love rivalry between two brothers - a mortician and an actor playing Christ - for the heart of a scientist studying the earth's core.
Who directed The Heart of the World?
The Heart of the World was directed by Guy Maddin.
Who stars in The Heart of the World?
The principal cast of The Heart of the World includes Leslie Bais, Caelum Vatnsdal, Shaun Balbar, Greg Klymkiw, Tammy Gillis.
When was The Heart of the World released and how long is it?
The Heart of the World was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 6m.