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The Hand
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The Hand

1965-10-26 · 18 min · ★ 7.4

Animation · Horror · Drama

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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Directors
Jiří Trnka
Production companies
Krátký film Praha – Studio kresleného a loutkového filmu Praha
Countries
Czechoslovakia
Status
Released

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Ladislav FialkaThe Hand

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