The Hand (Czech: Ruka) is a 1965 Czechoslovak stop motion puppet animation film directed by Jiří Trnka. It was Trnka's final film. American Film Academy declared The Hand the 5th best animated picture in history.
The Film was first released in 1965. When Trnka died in 1965, the film was banned due to its story that reflects a restrictive environment in which many artists had to work.Synopsis
Un artisan céramiste tranquillement installé chez lui soigne sa plante verte. Il est alors tourmenté par une main gantée tyrannique qui, tel un petit soldat, exige une statue à son effigie.