The Hand
Ruka
Synopsis
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.
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Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Trnka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Trnka
- Original Score
- Václav Trojan
- Original Title
- Ruka
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Krátký film Praha – Studio kresleného a loutkového filmu Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Trnka
Jiří Trnka
Václav Trojan
Jiří Šafář
Hana Walachová
Department Leadership Roster
Václav Trojan
Original Music Composer
Jiří Trnka
Director
Jiří Šafář
Director of Photography
Hana Walachová
Editor
Jiří Trnka
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand
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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 principal cast of The Hand includes Ladislav Fialka.
When was The Hand released and how long is it?
The Hand was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hand was composed by Václav Trojan.