Ruka
English title: The Hand
- Studio
- Krátký Film Praha, Studio Jiřího Trnky
- Distributor
- Krátký Film Praha
Synopsis
A tragicomic story of a little man who wishes to make a flower pot for his beloved flower, and an almighty and ever-present hand which forces the man to create a portrait celebrating it. A horrifying protest against any violence restraining human freedom, emotions, creative force or life.
Characters
Little Man, Hand
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Jiri Trnka Jiří Trnka
Crew
- Designer
- Jiří Trnka Jiri Trnka
Production notes
Puppet animation.
Jiri Trnka's last film.
In 1984, the American Film Academy declared this the fifth-best animated picture in history.
Jiri Trnka's last film.
In 1984, the American Film Academy declared this the fifth-best animated picture in history.
Awards
Jury Special Prize, Annecy, 1965.
First Prize in Category of Cartoons, Bergamo, 1965.
Silver Prize, Melbourne, 1966.
Best Film of All Festival Years (Award from Critics), Annecy, 1990
First Prize in Category of Cartoons, Bergamo, 1965.
Silver Prize, Melbourne, 1966.
Best Film of All Festival Years (Award from Critics), Annecy, 1990
