The Hand of God

Original title: È stata la mano di Dio

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2h 10min

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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.

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The story of a boy in the tumultuous Naples of the 1980s. Sorrentino's most personal film yet is a tale of fate and family, sports and cinema, love and loss.The story of a boy in the tumultuous Naples of the 1980s. Sorrentino's most personal film yet is a tale of fate and family, sports and cinema, love and loss.The story of a boy in the tumultuous Naples of the 1980s. Sorrentino's most personal film yet is a tale of fate and family, sports and cinema, love and loss.

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Awards
- 4 wins & 3 nominations

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Zoe Saldana at an event for È stata la mano di Dio (2021)

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Gaia Gozzi at an event for È stata la mano di Dio (2021)

Zoe Saldana at an event for È stata la mano di Dio (2021)

Toni Servillo and Filippo Scotti in È stata la mano di Dio (2021)

Paolo Sorrentino in È stata la mano di Dio (2021)

Filippo Scotti in È stata la mano di Dio (2021)

È stata la mano di Dio (2021)

Happening

7.1

The Lost Daughter

6.6

The Lost Daughter

Promises

5.6

Official Competition

6.9

Official Competition

Parallel Mothers

6.7

Parallel Mothers

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon

6.2

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon

The Hole

6.5

The Box

5.8

Lost Illusions

7.2

The Power of the Dog

6.6

The Power of the Dog

Freaks Out

6.3

The King of Laughter

7.3

The King of Laughter

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. —Netflix

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Genre
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for sexual content, language, some graphic nudity and brief drug use.
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Paolo Sorrentino's first time shooting in his hometown of Naples since his directorial debut L'uomo in più (2001).

Connections
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Release date
- December 15, 2021 (United States)
Country of origin
- Italy
Official site
- Netflix Site
Language
- Italian
Also known as
- Tanrı'nın Eli
Filming locations
- Naples, Campania, Italy
Production companies
See more company credits at IMDbPro

Runtime
- 2h 10min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital

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