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Cowards Bend the Knee

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Original title

Cowards Bend the Knee (or The Blue Hands)

Year

2003

Running time

64 min.

Country

Canada

Director

Guy Maddin

Screenwriter

Guy Maddin

Cast

Cinematography

Guy Maddin (B&W)

Producer

Winnipeg Film Group

Genre

Drama. Romance | Romantic Drama

Synopsis

It's time for hockey! There's no telling what will happen when the Winnipeg Maroons' own star player Guy becomes embroiled in the twisted lives of Meta, a vengeful Chinoise, and her hairdresser/abortionist mother Liliom. Innocent Veronica, caught in the middle, is treated to both services! Meanwhile poor, dithering, cowardly Guy can only stand by and watch.

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Critics' reviews

"If you've never seen Maddin's work, 'Cowards Bend the Knee' is a good place to start."

John Hartl: Seattle Times
"There's no denying the imagination and technical ingenuity on display, but this clearly ranks as one of Maddin's less accessible efforts, which is definitely saying something."

Frank Scheck: The Hollywood Reporter
"Lurid, tawdry and untoward entertainment from Canada's reigning mad genius."

John Anderson: Newsday
"Most of Maddin's usual preoccupations are in evidence and as luridly entertaining as ever."

Ken Fox: TV Guide
"What's truly extraordinary about this movie -- which strikes me on two viewings as Maddin's masterpiece -- is that it not only plays like a dream but feels like one."

J. Hoberman: The New York Times

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