Paolo Sorrentino: Italian Director Behind 'The Great Beauty' and 'The Hand of God

Paolo Sorrentino, born on May 31, 1970, in Naples, Italy, is a film director, screenwriter, producer, novelist, and author. He rose to international prominence with the Academy Award‑winning film *The Great Beauty* (2013), which also earned a Golden Globe, BAFTA, and European Film Award. His earlier works include *Il Divo* (2008), which won the Jury Prize at Cannes, and *Youth* (2015). In 2021 he released the semi‑autobiographical *The Hand of God*, drawing on his personal loss of his parents in a carbon‑monoxide accident. Sorrentino’s career is marked by visually distinctive storytelling and critical acclaim at major festivals such as Cannes and Venice. He is married to Daniela D'Antonio and has two children. His net worth is estimated at $10 million.