In the Hand of Dante

Name: In the Hand of Dante
Genre: 80, 18
Released: 2026
Rating: 2

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A Vatican priest discovers Dante's original Divine Comedy manuscript. When asked to authenticate it, writer Nick Tosches steals it, while a parallel story follows Dante's quest to create his masterpiece.

Who would love this

♥Devotees of Julian Schnabel’s previous work (*Basquiat*, *The Diving Bell and the Butterfly*).
♥Fans of esoteric, literary-minded adaptations who prioritize atmosphere and philosophy over strict plot mechanics.
♥Viewers interested in "cinephile" challenges—films that are ambitious, divisive, and visually distinct.

Who might not

✗Viewers seeking a tightly paced, coherent crime thriller.
✗Audiences who find high-concept philosophical musings pretentious or self-indulgent.
✗Those who prefer clear, linear storytelling and strongly defined emotional payoffs.

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What critics are saying about In the Hand of Dante

In the Hand of Dante lacks cohesion and proves less conceptually realized than the director's previous films; it's also missing the emotional ... Ruminative and indulgent, Julian Schnabel’s In the Hand of Dante boasts inspired moments that become lost in its otherwise rambling structure.In any case, the Dante story comes across as directionless and less urgent than the twenty-first-century caper scenes. The earlier scenes feel listless because the vague, metaphysical connections between the two plots never congeal into an overarching narrative.

In the Hand of Dante (2026) | Movie Review

After the sudden death of his daughter, Nick is summoned from self-imposed exile by a mafia don for his expertise on the Italian writer. With the help of an unpredictable assassin named Louie, the pair embark on a dark and murderous journey to steal and authenticate the priceless work. Moving between the 21st and 14th centuries, In the Hand of Dante weaves together the lives of Nick and Dante in their obsessive search for love, beauty, and the divine.

Biennale Cinema 2025 | In the Hand of Dante