God Laughs
Dio ride
Synopsis
In the heart of the 17th century, Friar Leopoldo da Casamacchia recounts the Gospel with a joy and freedom never seen before. While the Church speaks in Latin, he speaks to the people of a God who is close to them, capable of bringing comfort, hope, and even of laughing alongside them. His voice spreads from village to village, winning over thousands of people and emptying the churches. The echo of his message reaches as far as Rome, where the Pope entrusts the case to Cardinal Maculani, the most influential inquisitor of the time. What begins as a trial turns into an unexpected confrontation, capable of shaking seemingly unshakable convictions. While Leopoldo’s fate seems sealed, doubt begins to change even those who judge him. Because you can silence a voice, but not what that voice has left behind in others.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giovanni Veronesi
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanni Veronesi
- Original Title
- Dio ride
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Indiana Production, PiperFilm, Ogi Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giovanni Veronesi
Giovanni Veronesi, Nicola Baldoni, Gianluca Bernardini, Nicola Deorsola, Paolo Portone, Jean Jacques Ilunga
Fabrizio Donvito, Benedetto Habib, Marco Cohen, Daniel Campos Pavoncelli, Massimiliano Orfei
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanni Veronesi
Director
Giovanni Veronesi
Screenplay
Fabrizio Donvito
Producer
Benedetto Habib
Producer
Marco Cohen
Producer
Daniel Campos Pavoncelli
Producer
Massimiliano Orfei
Producer
Luisa Borella
Producer
Davide Novelli
Producer
Nicola Baldoni
Writer
Gianluca Bernardini
Writer
Nicola Deorsola
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About God Laughs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is God Laughs about?
In the heart of the 17th century, Friar Leopoldo da Casamacchia recounts the Gospel with a joy and freedom never seen before. While the Church speaks in Latin, he speaks to the people of a God who is close to them, capable of bringing comfort, hope, and even of laughing alongside them. His voice spreads from village to village, winning over thousands of people and emptying the churches. The echo of his message reaches as far as Rome, where the Pope entrusts the case to Cardinal Maculani, the most influential inquisitor of the time. What begins as a trial turns into an unexpected confrontation, capable of shaking seemingly unshakable convictions. While Leopoldo’s fate seems sealed, doubt begins to change even those who judge him. Because you can silence a voice, but not what that voice has left behind in others.
Who directed God Laughs?
God Laughs was directed by Giovanni Veronesi.
Who stars in God Laughs?
The principal cast of God Laughs includes Pierfrancesco Favino, Silvio Orlando, Alma Noce, Maurizio Lombardi, Francesco Gheghi.
When was God Laughs released and how long is it?
God Laughs was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.