{"id":22659,"date":"2026-06-19T23:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T20:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=22659"},"modified":"2026-06-19T23:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T20:03:15","slug":"in-the-hand-of-dante-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/show-biz\/in-the-hand-of-dante-film\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix is releasing the highly anticipated film *By Dante\u2019s Hand*, starring a star-studded cast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cinema rarely treats us to such daring experiments. The new film by the cult director Juliana Schnabel<\/b> \u00abIn the Hand of Dante\u00bb is an explosive cocktail that manages to blend Renaissance art, crass cynicism and biting black humour. Thanks to its star-studded cast and unconventional plot, this film promises to be one of the most talked-about premieres of the season, both in cinemas and on Netflix<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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  • The film *By Dante\u2019s Hand*, starring Gerard Butler, is impressive.<\/li>\n
  • The plot combines the Renaissance and crime in a black comedy.<\/li>\n
  • Gerard Butler plays the roles of a ruthless mercenary and the Pope.<\/li>\n
  • The film is out in cinemas and on Netflix on 24 June.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    The Renaissance context and criminal chaos<\/h2>\n

    Schnabel\u2019s film captivates the viewer with its unique aesthetic, striking a balance between high culture and gritty crime. The plot unfolds simultaneously across two time frames:<\/p>\n

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      Florence, 14th century:<\/b> The story of Dante Alighieri himself (Oscar Isaac<\/b>), who is striving to fulfil his artistic and spiritual calling by creating a masterpiece for the ages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The USA, the post-9\/11 era:<\/b> The story of the writer Nick Toshes (also played by Isaac), who is trying to track down the original manuscript of *The Divine Comedy*, which has fallen into the hands of the mafia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \u00abIn Dante\u2019s Hands\u00bb is not just a crime comedy; it is a profound, albeit cynical, exploration of art, sin, immortality and the price of success.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      The rugged and charismatic Gerard Butler<\/h2>\n

      One of the film\u2019s biggest surprises was Gerard Butler<\/b>. His acting skills are revealed here in a completely new light. Butler plays two contrasting characters at once: the ruthless medieval Pope Boniface VIII and the modern-day mercenary Louis.<\/p>\n

      His Louis is both terrifying and comical. This on-screen violence, mixed with absurd humour, creates an incredible dynamic. The humour in the film serves not merely as entertainment, but as a tool for exploring the dark corners of the human soul.<\/p>\n