Review of Cowards Bend the Knee (2003) by Phillipe P — 12 Nov 2012
When you're no longer capable of slaking your thirst with David Lynch, move up to Guy Maddin. His tesseract narratives, richly amazing character portrayals, and oddly on-point cinematography seem like they've been fated for centuries (even when they come from the hip).
Years ago, a friend advised that the best way to view Maddin's work was through various lenses of altered consciousness. I disagree. I believe firmly that Maddin's work is itself an alteration of consciousness that allows us to wake up to the rich and baroque beauty that surrounds our everyday reality.
This review of Cowards Bend the Knee (2003) was written by Phillipe P on 12 Nov 2012.
Cowards Bend the Knee has generally received positive reviews.
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