Give Me Your Hand
by Pascal-Alex Vincent
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Actor: Alexandre Carril, Anais Demoustier, Samir Harrag, Victor CarrilDirector: Pascal-Alex Vincent
Brand: REL
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 77 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2010-01-26
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Strand Releasing
Movie Reviews of Give Me Your Hand
Movie Review: Poignant, visually beautiful and yet different.
Summary: 4 Stars
Antoine and Quentin (Alexandre and Victor Carril) have an amorphous relationship which seems to go from one extreme to another, and yet they are intrinsically linked. From open aggression, hostility and violence, they move to genuine intimacy and affection, and as twins seem to know each other's thoughts without the need for verbalisation. This within itself is remarkably portrayed by the French Director (Pascal-Alex Vincent) who seems to traverse the need for scripting, and relies almost exclusively on the natural dynamism that exists between the twins themselves.
True to French cinema the story is dynamic, morphing from casual commentary to a more intense social observation on relationships, sexuality and the fluidity of youth. The movie starts with an interesting twist, in that the brothers despite being twins seem to have a different relationship with their father. One works with him in the family bakery, whilst the other exists on the periphery. It is he who precipitates their escape, and without much thought both brothers make a hasty, unplanned escape. Their purpose is simple in that they wish to attend their mother's funeral in Spain. Ironically they know nothing of her, and have never had a relationship with her or their father. Nothing much is said of this family dynamic, but enough is made of its dysfunctional and fragmented nature, as well as its impact. Perhaps it is for this reason that the brothers find comfort and identity within each other, despite obvious differences and the need to assert one's self in the world.
Without much money, the brothers are forced to rely on fate, which in turn is both cruel and graceful. Sex seems to be functional, and normative morality (as expressed within American culture) seems to be absent from these intimate interactions. Yet one brother finds himself feeling more than just lustful frivolity, when allowing himself a brief intimacy with another young man. This poignant expression of both rebellion and curiosity, makes for a powerful interlude within the broader story. It entices and frees the young man, opening him to something he has never really experienced. The intimacy and affection he feels however, is overpowered by the enormous influence of his brother.
This is a visually powerful movie, both in its imagery and its expression. Similarly, it is a powerful expression of brotherly love, often without dialogue or expressed intention. Yet it is also passionate, evolving and with some emotional jarring.
Well worth a moment of your life.
Summary of Give Me Your Hand
Synopsis:Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: ""NR
Street Date: 01/26/10
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language""ENGLISH
Foreign Film: yes
Subtitlesyes
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: ""Sleeve""
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