Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

A warm, measured documentary that feels like a leisurely stroll through a remarkable life, rich with archival detail and affectionate interviews.

Directed by

Luca Guadagnino

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Salvatore Ferragamo, Manolo Blahnik, Grace Coddington

Overview

In the early 20th century, impoverished teenage Italian cobbler Salvatore Ferragamo sailed from Naples to America to seek a better life. He settled in Southern California, and became Hollywood's go-to shoemaker during the silent era. In 1927, he returned to Italy and founded in Florence his namesake luxury brand. This feature-length documentary recounts his adventures.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, art, immigration, work

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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