Hand Catching Lead (1968)

Hand Catching Lead (1968) poster

Echoing the vertical movement of the film through the projector, pieces of sheet lead fall into the image field. Serra’s hand opens and closes as it tries to catch them, and when it succeeds, immediately lets them go again.

Director: Richard Serra
Runtime: 3 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hand Catching Lead about?
Echoing the vertical movement of the film through the projector, pieces of sheet lead fall into the image field. Serra’s hand opens and closes as it tries to catch them, and when it succeeds, immediately lets them go again.
Who directed Hand Catching Lead?
Hand Catching Lead was directed by Richard Serra.
Who stars in Hand Catching Lead?
Hand Catching Lead stars Richard Serra.
How long is Hand Catching Lead?
Hand Catching Lead has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
Where was Hand Catching Lead produced?
Hand Catching Lead was produced in United States of America.