“Cowards Bend the Knee” is a Guy Maddin feature made in 2003.
The above image is a set based on Lil’s Beauty Salon, which was a family business that Guy’s Mom and her sister founded.
Maddin directed “Cowards Bend the Knee” while in pre-production on “The Saddest Music in the World” which starred Isabel Rossolini & will be the next post on this mural.
It was shot entirely on Super-8mm film with a budget of $30,000
Pics taken by: Resa – November 5, 2014
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
This Mural is based on scenes from Guy Maddin’s films, & is a 4 part post. Guy Maddin is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. You can visit Guy Maddin’s Website
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wow, such talent on a street corner. awesome~
I love it!
An amazing work of art…
I agree!
This mural is really interesting, it is a beautiful work of art, and hides a great cinematographic history …
Thanks for introducing me to Guy Madden and his works, it’s great !!
Kisses.
He is a very odd & interesting director!KISSES!
Great art work, awesome hockey players. The ladies under the hairdryers is the best – it is so 60’s, love it!
I know, the hairdryer bit is very neat! I guess they were replaced by the blow dryer.
Wow a blast from the past for drying hair, love those ladies sitting in a row. Super cool art!