Julian Schnabel on 'In the Hand of Dante,' Netflix's Final Cut, and Defending His Artistic Vision
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Todd Gilchrist
Summary
An interview-based article about Julian Schnabel's film "In the Hand of Dante," which premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival to mixed reviews. The piece covers Schnabel's collaboration with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos (who gave him final cut), the film's dual narrative structure based on Nick Tosches' novel, Schnabel's friendship with Lou Reed, and his defiant response to scathing critical reviews. Schnabel, known for "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," defends his artistic vision and creative choices throughout the interview.
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IndieWireJulian Schnabel on 'In the Hand of Dante,' Netflix's Final Cut, and Defending His Artistic Visionindiewire.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledHis decade-in-the-kiln film is epically miscalculated despite sequences and stretches of grandeur.
Ted Sarandos not only agreed to release the film on his monolithic streaming service but gave final cut to its director.
I wouldn't change a frame.
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