The Hand of God

In 1980s Naples, young Fabietto Schisa navigates a tumultuous adolescence amidst family drama and the burgeoning football career of Diego Maradona. The arrival of the legendary player in Naples becomes a pivotal event that shapes Fabietto's life and artistic awakening. He grapples with personal loss, the vibrant chaos of his city, and the profound impact of chance encounters.

The Hand of God received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Sorrentino's deeply personal and visually stunning filmmaking. While some found the narrative meandering, the film was widely lauded for its emotional depth, performances, and evocative portrayal of youth and memory. It was Italy's submission for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

• Praised for its stunning cinematography and Sorrentino's unique directorial vision.
• Lauded for its emotional resonance and poignant exploration of adolescence and loss.
• Some critics found the plot to be less focused than Sorrentino's previous works.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's artistic merit, emotional storytelling, and beautiful depiction of Naples. Many viewers connected with the themes of family, memory, and self-discovery, though some noted that the pacing could be slow at times.

Nominated for the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

The film's title, 'The Hand of God,' is a direct reference to the famous nickname for Diego Maradona's controversial goal in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, a moment that deeply affected Sorrentino and his family.