Les Mains (1996)

Les Mains (1996) poster

Charly, René, Katiga, Zinedine and Madeleine tell in a few minutes the story of their hands, filmed in a static shot, placed on a table that is familiar to them. Five acquaintances of the director are invited to present their hands, and nothing else, to the camera. The stories that this unconventional situation elicits reveal sensual memories and buried pain. The hands, restored to a certain independence, join, move and dance.

Director: Christophe Loizillon
Runtime: 20 min
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Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christophe Loizillon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Les Mains about?
Charly, René, Katiga, Zinedine and Madeleine tell in a few minutes the story of their hands, filmed in a static shot, placed on a table that is familiar to them. Five acquaintances of the director are invited to present their hands, and nothing else, to the camera. The stories that this unconventional situation elicits reveal sensual memories and buried pain. The hands, restored to a certain independence, join, move and dance.
Who directed Les Mains?
Les Mains was directed by Christophe Loizillon.
How long is Les Mains?
Les Mains has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).