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In the Hand of Dante
2026 153 min Chile, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.4
Crime, Drama
Director: Julian Schnabel
📖 Based on the novel
«In the Hand of Dante»
byNick Tosches
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Description
A writer helps a mob boss steal Dante's handwritten "Divine Comedy" manuscript as a parallel tale follows the 14th-century poet creating his masterpiece.
Budget:
$25M
Starring
Jason Momoa
Actor
Gerard Butler
Actor
Martin Scorsese
Actor
Key opinion
In the Hand of Dante is a visually arresting but structurally fragmented experiment that struggles to reconcile its ambitious dual narrative. While the film benefits from committed performances and striking cinematography, its disjointed pacing and tonal inconsistencies ultimately distance the audience from its intellectual aspirations.
| Cinematography | Roman Vasyanov's cinematography provides a consistently striking visual experience that elevates the film's aesthetic quality. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers excellent performances, with Jason Momoa’s dramatic range serving as a notable highlight. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's structure is deeply polarized; while some appreciate the experimental collision of 14th-century history and modern crime, others find the resulting synthesis incoherent and lacking a cohesive thread. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing divides viewers: some find the contemplative, art-house tempo engaging, while others dismiss the experience as tedious and boring. |