After The Great Beauty (2013) Best Foreign Language Oscar and Golden Globe, with the exploration of Rome and life through the eyes of an older man, Paolo Sorrentino explores his native Naples and the discoveries of a virgin boy in The Hand of God (2021).
From abundant humour, bravado, sexiness and tension in the first act of the film, the movie evolves into a dramatic, philosophic and artistic quest of echoing loneliness and search of purpose in a sometimes-unforgiving world.
The main characters are confronted with challenges bigger than themselves, yet seek to find glimpses of hope, nostalgia and forward-looking momentum. Fabietto and Patrizia connect by going beyond their circumstances and Baronessa Focale imparts her wisdom in a unique way. Practical jokes and real consequences abound, while the tapestry of a town and quirky family coalesce.
Past his crazy family and his love for football, Fabietto meets two new friends who will embark him into two very different voyages.
A key scene at the theater and its aftermath are the mark of genius. Our main character is challenged in so many ways. His changing dreams start to take form. Will he have the courage to pursue them?
A charming tale with a historical backdrop, drama, creativity and unquestionably something to say, may be exactly what we need today.
Guts and gusto. Sorrentino, we are rooting for you like Maradona.
From a very strong start, the film finishes as distinctly.
Uncompromising cinema. Bravo!
From abundant humour, bravado, sexiness and tension in the first act of the film, the movie evolves into a dramatic, philosophic and artistic quest of echoing loneliness and search of purpose in a sometimes-unforgiving world.
The main characters are confronted with challenges bigger than themselves, yet seek to find glimpses of hope, nostalgia and forward-looking momentum. Fabietto and Patrizia connect by going beyond their circumstances and Baronessa Focale imparts her wisdom in a unique way. Practical jokes and real consequences abound, while the tapestry of a town and quirky family coalesce.
Past his crazy family and his love for football, Fabietto meets two new friends who will embark him into two very different voyages.
A key scene at the theater and its aftermath are the mark of genius. Our main character is challenged in so many ways. His changing dreams start to take form. Will he have the courage to pursue them?
A charming tale with a historical backdrop, drama, creativity and unquestionably something to say, may be exactly what we need today.
Guts and gusto. Sorrentino, we are rooting for you like Maradona.
From a very strong start, the film finishes as distinctly.
Uncompromising cinema. Bravo!