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Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

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The life of Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo, who created shoes for Hollywood stars during the silent film era and for iconic films of the period.
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If it's rarely as striking as the legacy it aims to honor, Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams pays homage to a footwear legend in overall entertaining fashion.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 11/30/2022
4/5
It’s a perfect summation of Ferragamo’s career, a harmonious union of craftsmanship and showbiz. Go to Full Review
Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 11/29/2022
3.5/4
“Salvatore” is a pleasure for anyone who loves shoes and/or good movies. Go to Full Review
Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 11/10/2022
4/5
With great flair and storytelling skill, Guadagnino shows the single-minded drive that made this innovator immortal. Go to Full Review
Sarah Vincent Cambridge Day 08/16/2023
2.5/4
The film is best when hearing Ferragamo, who died in 1960, tell his own story through archived audio and home movies. Go to Full Review
James Verniere Boston Herald 12/09/2022
B-
Not much more than an ad for the House of Ferragamo. Go to Full Review
Robert Denerstein Denerstein Unleashed 12/05/2022
It's difficult not to fall under the glamorous sway of the stars who wore Ferragamo's shoes: Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Mary Pickford, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn among them. Go to Full Review
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Reviewer 12/08/2022 Subtitles went so fast you couldn't keep up or see the movie shots See more Roxanne 11/22/2022 It was BORRRRINNNNNNGGGGGG It should have English voice overs at the very least rather than subtitles. Not one single scene has more than a photo of him...you never see him speak. Hard to stay awake. See more Ranny L 11/17/2022 Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams is a striking documentary that's inspiring and innovative. It welcomes you into a creative world that shaped multiple aspects of life today. Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams follows the life of Salvatore Ferragamo, the incredible shoemaker with insane intellectual talent. By the age of 16 he was off to America where his career exploded as he built a huge reputation in the film business. Although he provided shoes for some of the biggest icons in history, life wasn't always the easiest for him. However, Salvatore Ferragamo remains one of the most loving, caring and well-known shoemakers to this day. I really enjoy the storyline of this film; it's not only extremely inspiring, but educational as well. It shows viewers how you can do anything that you put your mind to. I also appreciate the fact that it includes interviews with people who know Ferragamo and understand his culture. It really emphasizes the importance of his childhood and how that shaped him. Additionally, the structure of the film is really helpful. Using actual video clips from Ferragamos life, plus close friends and family members that explain his history is a really nice feature. This allows us to view Ferragamo on a more personal level. Plus, the quality of the more dated clips still have great sound and picture quality, which gives it a modern feeling, while remaining authentic to the time period. I also enjoyed the soundtrack and background music. The music is subtle and really makes a difference. In most of the montages, there is light piano playing in the background which elevates the film and really sets the mood/tone. The message of Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams is to always follow your heart, passions and dreams. I give Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. You can watch Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams in select theaters now. By Mikella G., KIDS FIRST! See more Joe 11/06/2022 I am a fan of the shoes so the story was interesting See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The life of Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo, who created shoes for Hollywood stars during the silent film era and for iconic films of the period.
Director
Luca Guadagnino
Producer
Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Gabriele Moratti
Screenwriter
Dana Thomas, Dana Thomas
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Frenesy Film Company, MeMo Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 4, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$65.5K
Runtime
2h 0m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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