Genres: Drama
Languages: Italian
Year: 2021
Vote: 7.5
Festival & Award: Venice - Grand Jury Prize
The Hand of God
The showmakers
Overview
In 1980s Naples, Italy, an awkward Italian teen struggling to find his place experiences heartbreak and liberation after he's inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona.
Indie vibes check
The Hand of God is an independent film due to its personal and artistic nature. Although it is produced by a renowned director, Paolo Sorrentino, the film was funded by smaller Italian production companies, and it prioritizes personal storytelling over commercial appeal.