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The Expression of Hands

The Expression of Hands

5.8/10
September 7, 1997
30 minutes
Harun Farocki

Overview

Historically, the cinema close-up was initially employed to convey emotions through facial expressions. But soon filmmakers also began focusing their attention on hands. Using film extracts, Farocki explores this visual language, its symbolism, Freudian slips, automatisms and its music. Often, hands betray an emotion which the face tries to dissimulate. They can also function as a conduit (exchanging money) or witness to a form of competence (work).

Movie Details

Release Date

September 7, 1997

Runtime

30 minutes

Director

Harun Farocki

Rating

5.8/10

Production Companies

Harun Farocki Filmproduktion

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