The Hand That Touches the Arm (2022)

The Hand That Touches the Arm (2022) poster

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
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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.