The Twentieth Century

2019 · 90 min · EN · 6.4 (21 votes)

Dir. Matthew Rankin · Starring Dan Beirne, Sarianne Cormier, Catherine St-Laurent, Mikhaïl Ahooja, Brent Skagford, Seán Cullen · Music Peter Venne

“Blistering shame! Unbridled passions! Pulse-quickening tribulation!”

Comedy

Toronto, Canada, 1899. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) fervently believes that he is destined to become Prime Minister, but to do so he will first have to fight his personal obsessions and overcome the many obstacles he will encounter on his tortuous path to power.

VIBE

A delightfully absurd and campy romp through an alternate historical past. This film feels like a fever dream of political ambition, wrapped in witty dialogue and a unique visual style. Perfect for those who enjoy sharp satire and a touch of the bizarre.

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