Severed Hands Part 1 of 3 May Screening - The Hands of Orlac (1924)
Most of us have had a paper cut, a splinter, or just a basic cut on our hands at some point, but most people haven't experienced the misfortune of losing a limb to know how that feels. Join us for the next 3 months as we show three films with the theme of Severed Hands.
First up is The Hands of Orlac, a 1924 film which has been remade a few times. Orlac is a world famous pianist who is badly hurt one day in a big train wreck. He is in danger of losing both of his hands and his wife begs the doctors to save them. They eventually manage to transplant his hands with those of a deceased person. After his recovery, Orlac discovers that there is something seriously wrong with his new pair of hands -- it is as if they had a will of their own. But Orlac doesn't know that they actually belonged to a dangerous murderer.
Join us at Longplay in Fitzroy for the pre-film talk, which will start at 7.30pm and be prepared as I (David) am compiling a list of Severed Hands (and related) Films. Just like pre-lockdown, you will find us in the middle room at Longplay from 6ish, with a membership costing $15 for three screenings, or $50 for twelve months. Please note we are still only taking cash at the moment.
We look forward to seeing you there.
David, Mel, Adam and Sam