Talent Paolo Sorrentino

Group of people sitting on a wooden deck by a rocky coastline.
Review

The Hand of God

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Paolo Sorrentino bares his soul in this autobiographical coming-of-age story about teenage obsessions.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Man in dark suit with arms raised, standing by a pool overlooking a scenic landscape.
Review

Loro

by Josh Slater-Williams

Toni Servillo is Silvio Berlusconi in this partially fictionalised biopic from Paolo Sorrentino.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two elderly men standing next to a tree, one wearing a hat and glasses, the other with a beard and jumper.
Review

Youth

by Adam Woodward

A legend of British cinema teams with Italy’s master of screen sensuality to tell a sparkling tale of nostalgia and sorrow.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
An elderly man wearing a yellow suit and glasses, sitting with his arms resting on his legs.
Review

The Great Beauty

by Paul Fairclough

Shades of Fellini elevate Paolo Sorrentino’s spirited, deeply affecting drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man with long, dark hair wearing a black coat standing on a balcony overlooking a city.
Review

This Must Be the Place

by Tom Seymour

Paulo Sorrentino and Sean Penn unite for a dark road movie handled with lightness and ease.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Crowded parliamentary chamber with arguing politicians, gesturing animatedly.
Review

Il Divo

by Paul Fairclough

Visually overwhelming and intellectually exhilarating – just don’t expect to understand Italian politics.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Headshot of a person wearing glasses, with their face partially obscured by a stone wall.
Review

The Consequences of Love

by David Jenkins

At times frustratingly slow, The Consequences of Love could be criticised for its meandering lack of action.

1
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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