Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the BAFTA for Best Animated Film (1969)
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Music
Music by Václav Trojan
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jiří Šafář
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Jiří TrnkaStory, Screenplay
- Original title
- Ruka
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 26, 1965
- Original language
- Czech
- Countries
- Czechoslovakia
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In the United States
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