Each shimmering frame is composed of multiple layers of diverse drawing and painting techniques and washes of color combined with 2D computer animation.
The Girl Without Hands(La jeune fille sans mains)
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France · 2016
1h 16m
Director Sébastien Laudenbach
Starring Anaïs Demoustier, Jérémie Elkaïm, Philippe Laudenbach, Olivier Broche
Genre Animation
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A poor miller gets deceived by the Devil and accidentally sells his daughter for a bit of gold. But Satan can't take her because she's too innocent, and her hands are too clean. So Satan orders the miller to cut her hands off, which prompts the girl to begin her own journey...
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Los Angeles Times by Charles Solomon
“Girl” is a welcome reminder that animation doesn’t have to be synonymous with realistically rendered CG, but can be a means of artistic expression as uniquely personal as a signature.
The film creates a deeply rooted sense of realism that contrasts the austere, surreal illustrations.
The Hollywood Reporter by Jordan Mintzer
Composed of broad, colorful brushstrokes and minimalist figuration, this seldom-told story can be a bit slow on the plot side but makes up for it with exquisite artistry and a welcome sense of gloom.
The Seattle Times by Moira Macdonald
Those fascinated by the art of animation will find much to ponder here — the hand-drawn brush strokes, the lush colors, the way just a few quickly sketched lines suddenly take vivid life.
The New York Times by Monica Castillo
The result is a dazzlingly imaginative movie about survival.
RogerEbert.com by Sheila O'Malley
Laudenbach's style is haunting. Some of his artwork stops you in your tracks.
Screen International by Wendy Ide
It’s striking how much can be conveyed with such economy: a few deft line depict diving terns, a gently turning water wheel. There’s a wild, unruly quality to the drawing at times of emotional trauma.
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