The Hand
Ruka
1965 · 0h 18m · Animation, Drama, Horror · Czechoslovakia
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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1960s3d animationabuse of poweranimated horrorczech animationczech horrorczech surrealismdestructioneuropean animationeuropean horrorflowerpotgiant handhandhome invasionno dialogueout of this worldplantpottersculptorsculptureshort filmstop motionsurrealsurrealism
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