The Hands (1975)

Also known as Filament (The Hands)

1975 · Short film · 6 min · dir. John Barnes

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Synopsis

In the politically charged atmosphere of the early 70s, Mikis Theodorakis conducted a concert of his music in Philadelphia. His music was banned in Greece, his own country, at that time by the US-funded junta. Visiting the US on a limited visa, he was restricted to musical appearances only - no public speaking permitted. His hands, eloquent even when their gestures are deprived (by silent filming) of the music they are making, speak. Several in-camera phenomena resulted from the highly-charged…

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Details

Director

John Barnes

Released

1975-01-01

Running time

6 minutes

Cast & crew

• John Barnes Director

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