Drama ·Romance · Canada · 2003 · 1h 4m

Cowards Bend the Knee

Director

Cast

Darcy Fehr as Guy Maddin Melissa Dionisio as Meta Tara Birtwhistle as Liliom Louis Negin as Dr. Fusi Amy Stewart as Veronica Mike Bell as Mo Mott

Crew

Guy Maddin — Director of Photography John Gurdebeke — Editor Guy Maddin — Writer

Synopsis

When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Guy Maddin Director Guy Maddin Director of Photography John Gurdebeke Editor Guy Maddin Writer

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