The Hand that Feeds
Synopsis
Irina, a single-mother, must move in with her sugary sweet mother-in-law, Trudi. In spite of feeling suffocated by Trudi’s relentless generosity and greasy home-cooked meals, Irina always tries to maintain a grateful facade. Yet she’s plagued by a creeping sense of unease and is even terrorized by spine-chilling visions when she’s alone. How long can she grit her teeth and swallow everything while denying the rage that is growing in her gut?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helen Hideko
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Hideko
- Original Title
- The Hand that Feeds
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, Romanian
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Filmakademie Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helen Hideko
Helen Hideko
Caroline Liebhart, Camillo Rakos
Julia Willi
Clara Maria Bacher
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Liebhart
Director of Photography
Matthias Hofer
Production Design
George Rei
Production Design
Veronika Susanna Harb
Costume Design
Helen Hideko
Director
Helen Hideko
Writer
Camillo Rakos
Director of Photography
Julia Willi
Editor
Clara Maria Bacher
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand that Feeds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hand that Feeds about?
Irina, a single-mother, must move in with her sugary sweet mother-in-law, Trudi. In spite of feeling suffocated by Trudi’s relentless generosity and greasy home-cooked meals, Irina always tries to maintain a grateful facade. Yet she’s plagued by a creeping sense of unease and is even terrorized by spine-chilling visions when she’s alone. How long can she grit her teeth and swallow everything while denying the rage that is growing in her gut?
Who directed The Hand that Feeds?
The Hand that Feeds was directed by Helen Hideko.
Who stars in The Hand that Feeds?
The principal cast of The Hand that Feeds includes Anca Cipariu, Inge Maux, Levi Wolter, Reinhard Nowak.
When was The Hand that Feeds released and how long is it?
The Hand that Feeds was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 24m.