Cowards Bend the Knee


1h 4m 2003

Brief Synopsis

An expressionist work comprised of surreal action involving: a hockey rink that houses a forgotten wax museum, where ghosts of dead lovers stroll; and a beauty salon where a demented doctor, wearing a corset, performs abortions.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Experimental
Thriller
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Zeitgeist Films; Ed Distribution; Zeitgeist Films; Zeitgeist Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 4m

Synopsis

An expressionist work comprised of surreal action involving: a hockey rink that houses a forgotten wax museum, where ghosts of dead lovers stroll; and a beauty salon where a demented doctor, wearing a corset, performs abortions.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Experimental
Thriller
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Zeitgeist Films; Ed Distribution; Zeitgeist Films; Zeitgeist Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 4m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States June 2004

Released in United States May 2003

Released in United States on Video September 20, 2005

Released in United States Summer August 11, 2004

Shown at IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival (Special Screenings) June 17-26, 2004.

Shown at Rotterdam Film Festival January 22-February 2, 2003.

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Special Screenings) May 3-11, 2003.

Project originally designed as installation art in which 10 "chapters" were viewed through separate peepholes.

Released in United States 2003 (Shown at Rotterdam Film Festival January 22-February 2, 2003.)

Released in United States May 2003 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Special Screenings) May 3-11, 2003.)

Released in United States June 2004 (Shown at IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival (Special Screenings) June 17-26, 2004.)

Released in United States Summer August 11, 2004

Released in United States on Video September 20, 2005