The Hand Film Analysis

'The Hand' was released in 1965; the complicit nature of the film was inconspicuously translated as a commentary of the communist regime in the Czechoslovak state, hence it should come as no surprise that the film was imminently banned. The hand, as a literal and allegorical entity, within the premise of the film itself oscillates between the very nuances of it's representations.
The state apparatus during the time played a hand in the curation of artistic practice. Thus, 'the hand' assumes the vigorous quality of authority. This film portrays the cultivation of ideas through images. The hand is a commentary on the redundant nature of imposing social and judicial systems that form an individual into a sustainable residue of normative values that are posed by the system. Jiri Trnka having a background in puppet-making allows for the understanding of his particular art, which essentially involves the creation of an ideal illustrative rendition of an individual and controlling him. The hand plays an important role in the making/controlling of the puppet, thus the connection with the …show more content…
The nature of the film is to shed light over the propaganda during the World War 2 as well as the lives of the Nazi soldiers during the World War 2. He did not shy away from over using the swastika symbol constantly. The film informs the viewer about the oppressed conditions the Nazi soldiers were living in. By not conforming to the hands command we see the potter disobeying him however, Derfechers, Donald Duck is seen to conform to what is demanded off him. Though both the characters are seen in an uncomfortable state. The original song “Der Fuehrer’s Face” is a hilarious send up of the totalitarian regime. The lyrics tell how all the “Nutzis” have to do whatever the Fuehrer says, no matter how silly, and then take time out of their day to thank him for the oppressive conditions they live