The Hand of God
dir. Paolo Sorrentino · 2021
Life is a complex interplay of joy and tragedy that shapes our identity and future.
Fabietto Schisa navigates the vibrant streets of 1980s Naples, where the arrival of football legend Diego Maradona intertwines with personal tragedy. As he grapples with the complexities of family and the bittersweet nature of growing up, the film immerses you in a world rich with nostalgia and emotional depth.
From Academy Award-winning writer and director Paolo Sorrentino (Il Divo, The Great Beauty, The Young Pope), comes the story of a boy, Fabietto Schisa, in the tumultuous Naples of the 1980s. The Hand of God is a story full of unexpected joys, such as the arrival of football legend Diego Maradona, and an equally unexpected tragedy. Fate plays its part, joy and tragedy intertwine, and Fabietto's future is set in motion. Sorrentino returns to his hometown to tell his most personal story, a tale of fate and family, sports and cinema, love and loss.
