Handshake
Synopsis
In this animated film, an innocent greeting between two people is quickly transformed into a tangled struggle, illustrating the twists and turns of a love affair. Relationships are visceral attachments, often leading to one dominating and consuming the other, then moving on easily and heartlessly. This film is autobiographical, a visual metaphor of an experience I had in my youth with one of my first girlfriends, perhaps the first love of my life. We learn a lot from experiences like this.
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"HANDSHAKE" a love story. Animated Short by Patrick Smith
Type: Clip • Published 2014-04-29
Release History & Theatrical Window
20/10/2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
29/04/2014
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Smith
- Original Title
- Handshake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 20/10/2004
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Blend Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Smith
Director
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What is Handshake about?
In this animated film, an innocent greeting between two people is quickly transformed into a tangled struggle, illustrating the twists and turns of a love affair. Relationships are visceral attachments, often leading to one dominating and consuming the other, then moving on easily and heartlessly. This film is autobiographical, a visual metaphor of an experience I had in my youth with one of my first girlfriends, perhaps the first love of my life. We learn a lot from experiences like this.
Who directed Handshake?
Handshake was directed by Patrick Smith.
Who stars in Handshake?
The principal cast of Handshake includes Not specified.
When was Handshake released and how long is it?
Handshake was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 4m.