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The book on which Julian Schnabel's film, "In the Hand of Dante," is based
(2025, USA, Italy, 150')
Two eras, two worlds, one mystery. In the 14th century, Dante Alighieri seeks refuge in Sicily to finish his Comedy, tormented by elusive inspiration and a consuming fate. Seven centuries later in New York, a writer (Oscar Isaac) is asked to authenticate an ancient manuscript believed to be the original Divine Comedy. When he decides to steal it from his ruthless clients, he embarks on a journey confronting his deepest obsessions, embarking on a dizzying descent and ascent between hell and paradise. Blending esoteric thriller and visionary storytelling, In the Hand of Dante weaves history, fiction, and spirituality, driven by a radical and personal imagination.
Julian Schnabel (New York, 1951) is a painter, director, and screenwriter, and a prominent figure in contemporary American art. After debuting with Basquiat (1996) at the Venice Film Festival, he directed acclaimed films like Before Night Falls (2000), awarded at Venice, and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007), winner at Cannes and Oscar-nominated. He regularly returns to Venice with works like Lou Reed’s Berlin (2007), Miral (2010), and At Eternity’s Gate (2018), which earned Willem Dafoe the Volpi Cup. In the Hand of Dante, based on Nick Tosches’ cult novel and shot largely in Italy, features a top-tier cast including Al Pacino.
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The book on which Julian Schnabel's film, "In the Hand of Dante," is based
