
The Hand of God
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino
Produced by The Apartment Pictures
A tender, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in 1980s Naples that weaves together family bonds, adolescent awakening, and the mythic presence of Maradona as a catalyst for self-discovery.
In 1980s Naples, an awkward teen struggling to find his place experiences heartbreak and liberation after he's inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona.
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Is The Hand of God easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Hand of God scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Hand of God violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Hand of God sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does The Hand of God end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
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