Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex (1927)
The use of human hands as characters in a dance inspired narrative are used to explore female experience and representation. By drawing upon experimental traditions found in international art, film, and photography movements of the 1920s, Simon transforms a simple melodramatic love story into an avant-garde feminist short film. (Jennifer Wild)
Director: Miklos Bandy, Stella Simon
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1927
Screenplay
- Stella Simon (Idea)
Music: Marc Blitzstein
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
dance
More Films by Director: Miklos Bandy, Stella Simon
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex about?
- The use of human hands as characters in a dance inspired narrative are used to explore female experience and representation. By drawing upon experimental traditions found in international art, film, and photography movements of the 1920s, Simon transforms a simple melodramatic love story into an avant-garde feminist short film. (Jennifer Wild)
- Who directed Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex?
- Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex was directed by Miklos Bandy, Stella Simon.
- How long is Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex?
- Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex?
- Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex is a Fantasy film.
- Where was Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex produced?
- Hands: The Life and Loves of the Gentler Sex was produced in Germany.