Paolo Sorrentino

Director

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The Italian director and screenwriter Paolo Sorrentino was born in Naples in 1970. His film 'The Great Beauty' (2013), about Roman society, brought him international recognition and was honored with the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His earlier successes include 'Il Divo' (2008), which was awarded the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. With the highly autobiographical work 'The Hand of God' (2021), he won the Grand Jury Prize in Venice. Furthermore, he created the internationally acclaimed series 'The Young Pope' and 'The New Pope'.

Films on Sooner

  • One Man Up

    2001

    100 mins

    Drama, Comedy

    Naples, the 1980s: Singer Tony and soccer player Antonio fail to achieve fame. When their careers fall apart, they are united by a dark turning point.

  • The Consequences of Love

    2004

    100 mins

    Crime, Romance

    When the introverted Titta falls in love with the young bartender Sofia, his unfamiliar feelings have consequences that go far beyond their own fates.