A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he doesn't know they once belonged to a murderer.
The film The Hands of Orlac is a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling, weaving a complex and thought-provoking narrative that challenges the viewer to confront the very essence of human existence. Through the eyes of the pianist, we witness a descent into madness, as the transplanted hands seem to exert a malignant in...
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"The film The Hands of Orlac is a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling, weaving a complex and thought-provoking narrative that challenges the viewer to confront the very essence of human existence. Through the eyes of the pianist, we witness a descent into madness, as the transplanted hands seem to exert a malignant influence, drawing him into a world of crime and debauchery. This eerie and unsettling premise is reminiscent of other classic films, such as Drama na okhote, which also explores the..."
Carmen Cartellieri
Louis Nerz, Maurice Renard
Austria
Crime, Thriller, Mystery
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