A submarine crew, a feared pack of forest bandits, a famous surgeon, and a battalion of child soldiers all get more than they bargained for as they wend their way toward progressive ideas on life and love. A phantasmagoric collaboration between Winnipeg auteur Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson, The Forbidden Room is a fascinating and frolicsome experimental work – though entirely accessible – that ruminates on the film medium and the art of storytelling. An unalloyed joy from start to finish, it’s one of the most daring and original works since Maddin’s last epic cinematic adventure.
Want to find out if The Forbidden Room is for you? Listen to Jason Wood and Andy Willis discuss the film on our podcast (tune in from 4 minutes 34 seconds)