Rumours – REVIEW

It’s often considered doubtful that anything beneficial results from global gatherings like the G7, as the agreements reached are seldom kept and goals are rarely achieved. This pattern is mirrored in Guy Maddin’s film, which opens with a group photo of seven world leaders at the G7 summit. After this, they all depart for a gazebo in the chateau grounds to create a vague statement addressing an unspecified global crisis.