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Where Hands Touch

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Where Hands Touch

PG-13

Released Sep 14, 2018

2h 2m

History

Drama

Romance

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In 1944, a 15-year-old girl, daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets a member of the Hitler Youth. They become bound by the realization of the horrors being committed around them.

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Critics Consensus

Where Hands Touch is noteworthy for its exploration of a little-discussed corner of World War II, even if its story leaves something to be desired in the telling.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

I found myself looking at it and liking certain parts, but I didn't get emotionally swept up...but it great that the film happened, in itself there's a sense of relief and triumph there...

May 22, 2019

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Metro Newspaper (UK)

It's a fascinating take on the horrors of World War II and one that confirms [Amandla] Stenberg as one of the most accomplished rising stars of her generation.

Rated: 3/5

May 10, 2019

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

If Asante's idea is that Nazi ideology poisoned bright young minds into viewing their fellow citizens as less than human, the lovey-dovey bond she's pushing as the main event seems even more implausible.

Rated: 2/5

May 10, 2019

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Matthew St. Clair

Cinema Sentries

Where Hands Touch still manages to be a well-acted historical drama that depicts World War II from a different point of view. It also retains the same theme of finding your identity that Amma Asante has demonstrated in her previous work.

Oct 5, 2020

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Fiona Underhill

JumpCut Online

It is Leyna's relationship with her mother (and her own identity) that is perhaps the most moving aspect of the film. Amandla Stenberg gives a fantastic performance here as a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world.

Jul 2, 2020

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Andrew F. Peirce

The Curb

Possibly with a different screenwriter, or even a different cast, Where Hands Touch might have been something truly great. Unfortunately, as it is, it's very middle ground fare that neither moves, engages, or informs - it simply exists.

Apr 4, 2020

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Tshegofatso M

one of the best movies i've watched, following the great acting, the plot twist it also teaches of the past and has an emotional effect with it's storyline... it deserves a good rating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/16/24

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Michellea S

This film actually left an impression on me, the characters really make, well acted. The important thing is this movie made me feel uncomfortable, especially with some of the things Leyna the young mix race girl, in her desire to fit in with the ideology of the time, both the young couple Lutz & Leyna are both intelligent they are both going through that learning phase of life at a very troubling confusing time for them. The love story is beautiful & movie, sets beautiful, very much exports you there into the heartland of Berlin.. There are some scenes as with holocaust movies hard to watch, but not overly in your face. The mother of Leyna is stunningly beautiful & a wonderful mum, the father of Lutz does a great job... The ending leaves you thinking & questioning ... so this movie does have an impact. A look into the other groups & people who suffered under "the pure race" policy! Not based on a true story, but one told in order to bring the flight of people of different colour. Thankfully many actually survived, but many were sterilised... May we never forget the six million Jews, the people of mixed race (due to skin colour), tge disabled, gypsies, SDA, Christians ect... who died & suffered under the hands of the Natzi's during WW2

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Laura U

Very sad and very real. We need more of these WWII stories to come out. The acting was fantastic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/23

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Audience Member

I definitely recommend this film. George Mackay is a fantastic actor, as well as the rest of the brilliant cast. The story was heartbreaking and one we must never forget. Please watch this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

Hands down, one of the best movies I have ever seen. It really makes you think in depth about humankind and the wickedness they are capable of. This movie is a true story and that is one of the reasons why it inspired me to watch it to begin with. Make sure you have plenty of Kleenex on hand because you will need it. I just love this movie, must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Victoria C

Great movie depicting yet another horror of WWII.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/21

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Synopsis

In 1944, a 15-year-old girl, daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets a member of the Hitler Youth. They become bound by the realization of the horrors being committed around them.

Director: Amma Asante
Producer: Charlie Hanson, Alice Dawson
Screenwriter: Amma Asante
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Metrol Technology, Vertical Entertainment, Umedia, Head Gear Films, British Film Company
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Sexuality|Language|Violence/Disturbing Images)
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.7K
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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