also known as The Blue Hands
Cowards Bend the Knee2004
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What makes this film worth watching?
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So many of Guy Maddin's preoccupations are packed into this lurid little melodrama: Mom & Dad, Winnipeg, severed members, slapping (hockey and non-hockey) and of course "Guy" himself. The first-time Maddin viewer might find there to be a little too much epileptic editing here, and a disturbing early scene will probably scare off some before the film gets really fun, but if you only have an hour and want to see what Guy Maddin is all about, this is your ticket.
Starring
- Tara Birtwhistle - Liliom
- Victor Cowie - Maddin Sr.
- Melissa Dionisio - Meta
- David Stuart Evans - Shaky
- Darcy Fehr - Guy Maddin
- Herdis Maddin - Grandma
- Henry Mogatas - Chas
- Louis Negin - Dr. Fusi
- Amy Stewart - Veronica
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So many of Guy Maddin's preoccupations are packed into this lurid little melodrama: Mom & Dad, Winnipeg, severed members, slapping (hockey and non-hockey) and of course "Guy" himself. The first-time Maddin viewer might find there to be a little too much epileptic editing here, and a disturbing early scene will probably scare off some before the film gets really fun, but if you only have an hour and want to see what Guy Maddin is all about, this is your ticket.
Must-see if you love "naughty" silent cinema AND ice hockey! With a nod to "The Hands of Orlac".
The sexual nature of sports and the bubbling of torched memories. 'Cowards Bend the Knee' is no 'Miracle.' It's all shadow puppets and phallic imagery. A waltz of confusion and malaise, set to the sound of a murky and ethereal orchestra. Guy Maddin reminds us that the dearth of comfort is the greatest sport of all.
really silly & ridiculous_Meta ( Melissa Dionisio ) is beautiful_the whole thing is fun to watch
Pure Maddin, ridiculous and beautiful