The Hand That Touches the Arm (2022)
A compilation of scenes from classic Hollywood films, in which a man is touching a woman’s elbow, attributes a deeper meaning to the simple gesture. It does not matter if the man is helping the woman to get on a train or if he is assaulting her; the gesture gradually becomes more and more sinister, emphasizing sexist subtext, ubiquitous in classic Hollywood cinema.
Director: Calac Nogueira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: October 30, 2022
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hand That Touches the Arm about?
- A compilation of scenes from classic Hollywood films, in which a man is touching a woman’s elbow, attributes a deeper meaning to the simple gesture. It does not matter if the man is helping the woman to get on a train or if he is assaulting her; the gesture gradually becomes more and more sinister, emphasizing sexist subtext, ubiquitous in classic Hollywood cinema.
- Who directed The Hand That Touches the Arm?
- The Hand That Touches the Arm was directed by Calac Nogueira.
- How long is The Hand That Touches the Arm?
- The Hand That Touches the Arm has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Hand That Touches the Arm?
- The Hand That Touches the Arm is a Documentary film.