The History of the Hands (2016)
• October 24th, 2016 • 1h 45min
Documentary
Overview
The film is a study of nature and significance of the hands in cinema. Besides review of movements and actions, which creates an independent story, it reveals interactions and interdependence of cinematic traditions of various authors, countries and periods
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