Quick answer
Buy The Girl Without Hands Blu-ray + DVD if you want a visually distinctive, darker animated fairy tale in a combo pack that covers both HD and DVD playback. Skip it if you need bonus features or a lighthearted family film.
What the combo pack actually gives you
The release includes both a Blu-ray and a DVD disc, so you can watch in high definition at home and still have a DVD copy for older players, laptops, or a car system. That flexibility is the main practical reason to choose the combo over a single-disc edition.
The catalog listing does not detail extras such as interviews, commentary, or behind-the-scenes material. If bonus content is a must-have for you, treat that absence as a reason to check the back cover or a retailer listing before ordering.
The story and tone: not a typical fairy tale
The film follows a miller's daughter who is sold to the Devil and, after escaping, loses her hands. Her journey toward recovery and safety is the core of the story, and the prince's estate offers temporary protection while the Devil plots again.
This is a serious, atmospheric adaptation rather than a cheerful children's cartoon. The hand-loss premise and the Devil's pursuit give it a darker emotional weight, so it suits viewers who appreciate adult-oriented animation and folk-tale ambiguity.
Where it fits in a collection
If you already own GKIDS releases that lean artistic or international, this fits alongside them as a distinctive, less mainstream title. It is also a reasonable pickup for fans of Sébastien Laudenbach's short-film work who want to see his feature debut.
Because the disc contents are not fully specified in the catalog, don't buy it primarily for supplemental features. Buy it for the film itself and the convenience of two formats.
Decision rules for buying The Girl Without Hands
- You want both HD and DVD playback: Choose this combo pack if you have a Blu-ray player in the living room and a DVD player elsewhere, or if you lend discs to friends with older equipment. Check your players before buying: the DVD will not play in a Blu-ray-only drive, and the Blu-ray needs an HD display to look its best.
- You need confirmed bonus features: The catalog does not list extras for this release. If commentary or making-of content decides your purchase, verify the disc details on the packaging or a retailer page first.
- You prefer lighter animated films: The story involves a daughter sold to the Devil and the loss of her hands. If you want a cheerful family watch, this is not the right pick.
- You are building a GKIDS shelf: This title adds a darker, artistically distinct entry to a GKIDS collection. It pairs well with other international or auteur-driven animation rather than mainstream family titles.
Product facts
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The Girl Without Hands [Blu-ray + DVD]: The Girl Without Hands is the feature debut of short filmmaker Sébastien Laudenbach. If you follow auteur animation or have liked his shorts, this is the release that shows his move to a full-length film.
The Girl Without Hands [Blu-ray + DVD]
Who should buy it
Best for
- Viewers who appreciate dark, artistic animated fairy tales
- Collectors who want a Blu-ray and DVD in one package
- Fans of Sébastien Laudenbach's short films
Not for
- Families looking for a lighthearted children's movie
- Buyers who require confirmed bonus features before purchasing
- People who only want a single-format disc