The Hand of God (film)
The Hand of God (Italian: È stata la mano di Dio) is an upcoming Italian drama film written, directed, and produced by Paolo Sorrentino. It stars Toni Servillo, and is set to be released on Netflix in 2021.[1]
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| Italian | È stata la mano di Dio |
| Directed by | Paolo Sorrentino |
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| Written by | Paolo Sorrentino |
| Starring | Toni Servillo |
| Music by | Lele Marchitelli |
| Cinematography | Daria D'Antonio |
| Edited by | Cristiano Travaglioli |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Cast
Production
In July 2020, it was announced Paolo Sorrentino would write, direct, and produce the film, with Netflix attached to distribute.[2] In September 2020, Toni Servillo joined the cast of the film, with principal photography commencing that same month, in Naples, Italy.[3]
Lawsuit
In July 2020, a lawyer for Diego Maradona stated he was exploring legal action against the film for its title, as it is a reference to Maradona's 1986 FIFA World Cup goal against England, and use of Maradona's image was not authorized. However, Netflix stated the film is not a sports film or about Maradona and instead a personal story inspired by Sorrentino's youth.[4]
References
- Fleming Jr., Mike (January 12, 2021). "Netflix Unveils A 2021 Film Slate With Bigger Volume & Star Wattage; Scott Stuber On The Escalating Film Ambition". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- Ravindran, Manori (8 July 2020). "Paolo Sorrentino to Direct 'The Hand of God' for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- Vivarelli, Nick (14 September 2020). "Toni Servillo Joins Paolo Sorrentino's 'The Hand of God' as Shooting Starts". Variety. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- Grater, Tom (13 July 2020). "Diego Maradona Exploring Legal Action Over Paolo Sorrentino Netflix Film 'The Hand Of God'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 September 2020.