The Hand (1965)
A happy little potter is approached by a huge hand which wants him to sculpt its statue. The potter refuses, wanting nothing more than to be left alone with his only friend, a potted plant. As the hand's request gives way to bribery, demands, and threats, the potter becomes more desperate to escape its clutch, leading to tragedy.
Director: Jiří Trnka
Genre: Animation, Horror
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: October 26, 1965
Cast
- Ladislav Fialka - The Hand
Screenplay
- Jiří Trnka (Story)
- Jiří Trnka (Screenplay)
Music: Václav Trojan
Cinematography: Jiří Šafář
Editing: Hana Walachová
Production: Krátký film Praha – Studio kresleného a loutkového filmu Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: No Language
Original Language: cs
Keywords
plant, flowerpot, sculpture, potter, destruction, hand, 1960s, animated horror, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hand about?
- A happy little potter is approached by a huge hand which wants him to sculpt its statue. The potter refuses, wanting nothing more than to be left alone with his only friend, a potted plant. As the hand's request gives way to bribery, demands, and threats, the potter becomes more desperate to escape its clutch, leading to tragedy.
- Who directed The Hand?
- The Hand was directed by Jiří Trnka.
- Who stars in The Hand?
- The Hand stars Ladislav Fialka.
- How long is The Hand?
- The Hand has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The Hand?
- The Hand is a Animation, Horror film.
- Where was The Hand produced?
- The Hand was produced in Czechoslovakia.