The Expression of Hands

The Expression of Hands

5.8/100h 30m1997
The Expression of Hands

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).

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Production Companies

Harun Farocki Filmproduktion

Additional Information

Original Title:Der Ausdruck der Hände
Original Language:English
Status:Released

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