The Hand of God2021

Italian filmmakers have a natural knack for creating such beautiful movies inspired by real life and infused with history. The Hand of God reminds me of the many similar Italian films that came before it, from the likes of, Cinema Paradiso, Amarcord, and my all time favorite, The Best of Youth. It's easy to compare Sorrentino with Fellini, especially when it comes to his visuals and the absurdities of his characters. I think one way or another, every filmmaker that proceeds Fellini has taken an element or two from his works, the only exception with Sorrentino is that he happens to be an Italian. There are several scenes from this film that looks easily like portraits, thanks to Daria D'Antonio's cinematography, from her chiaroscuro, to her wide pan out shots, maybe I'm the minority here, but this movie hands-down, has the best cinematography this year. I'm not sure if I'm the only one who noticed, Filippo Scotti is like the Italian Timothee Chalamet.