Rumours is a political comedy that avoids direct references to contemporary politics, focusing instead on the satirical portrayal of certain types of leaders, particularly drawing from the context of the G7 summit. The film, created by three filmmakers from Winnipeg, critiques the empty spectacle of such gatherings and the legitimizing effect they have on leaders.
Rumours is, also, a political comedy , albeit one without direct references to contemporary politics, unless you want to analyse why the Canadian PM – remember, the three filmmakers are from Winnipeg – happens to be the hero and a ladies’ man, or why the US president speaks like Charles Dance. It is, to quote Maddin, both smartly stupid and stupidly smart. “The G7 is made to make leaders look legitimate by having them photographed with other leaders,” says Evan.
We’re leftist guys, but we weren’t going to get into real politics. Only a certain type of politician gets into the G7, and it’s satirising that kind of person.” “The legitimising is a real thing,” says Maddin. “I first heard of the G7 when I was 20 years old, and I was going, ‘Wow, our prime minister is standing with these other world leaders.’” “It’s like when we stand with Cate on the red carpet,” says Galen, laughing. “Exactly,” says Maddin, chuckling even harder.
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