The Hand of God (film)

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The Hand of God
Film poster
ItalianÈ stata la mano di Dio
Directed byPaolo Sorrentino
Written byPaolo Sorrentino
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDaria D'Antonio
Edited byCristiano Travaglioli
Music byLele Marchitelli
Production
company
The Apartment Pictures
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • 2 September 2021 (2021-09-02) (Venice)
  • 24 November 2021 (2021-11-24)
Running time
130 minutes[1]
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian

The Hand of God (Italian: È stata la mano di Dio, lit. 'It was the hand of God') is a 2021 Italian drama released directed, written, and produced by Paolo Sorrentino. Set in Naples, the film delves into Sorrentino's own youth. Its cast features Filippo Scotti, Toni Servillo, Teresa Saponangelo, Marlon Joubert, Luisa Ranieri, Renato Carpentieri, Massimiliano Gallo, Betti Pedrazzi, Biagio Manna, and Ciro Capano.

At the

limited release on 24 November 2021, the film became available for streaming on Netflix on 15 December 2021. It received a nomination for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.[2]

Plot

In Naples, 1984, Fabietto Schisa enjoys a carefree adolescence with his close-knit family amidst eccentric relatives and friends. However, their peace is shattered: Maria's sister, Patrizia, faces abuse from her husband; Marchino's acting dreams falter after a failed audition with Federico Fellini; Maria discovers Saverio's infidelity.

Amidst turmoil, the acquisition of Diego Maradona by Napoli brings hope and joy, especially for Fabietto, who finds solace in Maradona amidst the chaos. Saverio and Maria reconcile, buying a villa in Roccaraso for family vacations. They invite Fabietto for a weekend getaway, but he declines to attend a Napoli-Empoli match to see Maradona play.

Tragically, Saverio and Maria die from a carbon monoxide leak at the villa. The loss devastates the Schisa siblings, especially Fabietto, who is prevented from seeing his parents' bodies. He grapples with survivor's guilt but also gains a new perspective from his uncle Alfredo's belief that he was saved by "the hand of God." Amidst profound grief and confusion, Fabietto searches for meaning and direction.

Meanwhile, Aunt Patrizia is hospitalized in a psychiatric facility. During Fabietto's visit, she shares her story: miraculously pregnant after an encounter with Saint Gennaro and the "munaciello," but subsequent abuse led to a miscarriage. Feeling trapped, she chose hospitalization to escape her oppressive life. This sparks Fabietto's desire to move to Rome. He has his first sexual encounter with a neighbor, Baroness Focale, who empathizes with his struggles. He also befriends Armando, a smuggler, delving into Neapolitan crime.

Fascinated by cinematography, inspired by a film and actress, Fabietto dreams of studying it. Meanwhile, his relationships with Marchino and Daniela sour: Marchino avoids the future, and Daniela reveals a half-brother fathered by their dad's affair. During a performance by Yulia, Fabietto witnesses director Antonio Capuano harshly criticize her flaws. They discuss Fabietto's desire to study cinema in Rome, but Capuano perceives it as an attempt to escape pain. He advises Fabietto not to flee from Naples but to embrace its stories.

Meanwhile, Napoli wins its first league title. After their encounter, Fabietto decides to keep his promise to go to Rome. During the train journey, he encounters a "munaciello" at a desolate station,[3] echoing his parents' affectionate whistle.

Cast

Production

In July 2020, it was announced

Naples, Italy.[7]

Release

2021 Venice Film Festival

The Hand of God had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on 2 September 2021. It became available worldwide on Netflix on 15 December 2021.[8]

Reception

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 83% based on 156 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Although The Hand of God isn't Sorrentino's best work, this beautifully filmed coming-of-age story sings in a beguiling, albeit minor, key."[9] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Academy Awards 27 March 2022 Best International Feature Film Italy Nominated [11]
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards 18 March 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [12]
BAFTA Awards
 13 March 2022 Best Film Not In the English Language The Hand of God Nominated [13]
Best Casting Annamaria Sambucco Nominated
Black Film Critics Circle Awards 22 December 2021 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Won [14]
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival 4 January 2022 Best International Feature The Hand of God Won [15]
Best Director Paolo Sorrentino Won
Breakout Actor of the Year Filippo Scotti Won
European Feature Film of the Year The Hand of God Won
European Director of the Year Paolo Sorrentino Won
European Producer of the Year Lorenzo Mieli Won
Italian Actor of the Year Toni Servillo Won
Italian Actress of the Year Teresa Saponangelo Won
Casting Society of America 17 March 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Studio or Independent Drama Annamaria Sambucco Nominated [16]
Critics Choice Movie Awards
 13 March 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [17]
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association
 20 December 2021 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [18]
David di Donatello 3 May 2022 Best Film The Hand of God Won [19]
Best Director Paolo Sorrentino Won
Best Original Screenplay Paolo Sorrentino Nominated
Best Producer Paolo Sorrentino & Lorenzo Mieli Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role Filippo Scotti Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Teresa Saponangelo Won
Luisa Ranieri Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Toni Servillo Nominated
Best Cinematography Daria D'Antonio Won
Best Costumes Mariano Tufano Nominated
Best Editing Cristiano Travaglioli Nominated
Best Production Design Iole Autero & Carmine Guarino Nominated
Best Make-Up Vincenzo Mastrantonio Nominated
Best Sound The Hand of God Nominated
Best Visual Effects Rodolfo Migliari Nominated
David Youth Award The Hand of God Won
Dublin Film Critics' Circle 21 December 2021 Best Cinematography Daria D'Antonio Nominated [20]
European Film Awards 11 December 2021 Best Film The Hand of God Nominated [21]
Best Director Paolo Sorrentino Nominated
Best Screenplay Paolo Sorrentino Nominated
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
 22 December 2021 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Won [22]
Georgia Film Critics Association 14 January 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [23]
Golden Globe Awards 9 January 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [24]
Golden Reel Awards 13 March 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Foreign Language Feature Silvia Moraes Nominated [25]
Goya Awards 11 February 2023 Best European Film The Hand of God Pending [26]
Hawaii Film Critics Society 14 January 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Won [27]
International Cinephile Society 6 February 2022 Best Breakthrough Performance Filippo Scotti Nominated [28]
Kansas City Film Critics Association 16 January 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [29]
London Film Critics' Circle 6 February 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [30]
London Film Festival
 17 October 2021 Best Film Paolo Sorrentino Nominated [31]
Middleburg Film Festival 21 October 2021 International Spotlight Award Paolo Sorrentino Won [32]
Mill Valley Film Festival 17 October 2021 Festival Award Paolo Sorrentino & Filippo Scotti Won [33]
Music City Film Critics Association 25 January 2022 Best International Film The Hand of God Nominated [34]
Newport Beach Film Festival 28 October 2021 Best International Film Paolo Sorrentino Won [35]
North American Film Critic Association 6 February 2022 Best Cinematography Daria D'Antonio Nominated [36]
Best Foreign Film The Hand of God Nominated
North Dakota Film Society Awards 17 January 2022 Best International Feature The Hand of God Nominated [37]
Palm Springs International Film Festival 28 October 2021 Best Foreign Language Film Paolo Sorrentino Nominated [38]
Phoenix Critics Circle 18 December 2021 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [39]
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards 18 December 2021 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Won [40]
Robert Awards 6 February 2022 Best Non-English Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [41]
Satellite Awards 2 April 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [42]
Seattle Film Critics Society 17 January 2022 Best Foreign Language Film The Hand of God Nominated [43]
Set Decorators Society of America 22 February 2022 Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Feature Film - Contemporary Iole Autero & Carmine Guarino Nominated [44]
South African Online Film Critics 29 December 2021 Best International Feature Film The Hand of God Won [45]
St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards
 19 December 2021 Best International Film The Hand of God Runner-up [46]
Sydney Film Festival 15 November 2021 Best Film Paolo Sorrentino Nominated [47]
Turkish Film Critics Association 17 January 2022 Best Streaming Film The Hand of God Nominated [48]
Venice Film Festival 11 September 2021 Golden Lion Paolo Sorrentino Nominated [49]
Grand Jury Prize Paolo Sorrentino Won
Marcello Mastroianni Award Filippo Scotti Won
Pasinetti Award for Best Film Paolo Sorrentino Won
Pasinetti Award for Best Actress Teresa Saponangelo Won

See also

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