2026 Sarasota Film Festival
In the Hand of Dante
Screenings
Closing Night Film: "In the Hand of Dante"
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM EDT• New College of Florida/Sainer Pavilion
Acclaimed artist/director Julian Schnabelâs new film follows a disillusioned author drawn into a violent underworld quest to authenticate a manuscript believed to be Dante Alighieriâs original Divine Comedy. The compelling story weaves between 14th-century Italy and modern-day, exploring themes of love, divinity, and obsession.
Directed by Julian Schnabel
Synopsis
Acclaimed artist/director Julian Schnabelâs new film follows a disillusioned author drawn into a violent underworld quest to authenticate a manuscript believed to be Dante Alighieriâs original Divine Comedy. The compelling story weaves between 14th-century Italy and modern-day, exploring themes of love, divinity, and obsession.
Cast
Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, John Malkovich, Martin Scorsese, Jason Momoa, Louis Cancelmi, Franco Nero, Sabrina Impacciatore, Benjamin Clementine