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Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

PG Released Nov 4, 2022 2h 0m Documentary Biography TRAILER for Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams: Trailer 1 List
76% Tomatometer 33 Reviews 71% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
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. Read More Read Less
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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 It’s a perfect summation of Ferragamo’s career, a harmonious union of craftsmanship and showbiz. Rated: 4/5 Nov 30, 2022 Full Review Moira MacDonald Seattle Times “Salvatore” is a pleasure for anyone who loves shoes and/or good movies. Rated: 3.5/4 Nov 29, 2022 Full Review Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups With great flair and storytelling skill, Guadagnino shows the single-minded drive that made this innovator immortal. Rated: 4/5 Nov 10, 2022 Full Review Sarah Vincent Cambridge Day The film is best when hearing Ferragamo, who died in 1960, tell his own story through archived audio and home movies. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 16, 2023 Full Review James Verniere Boston Herald Not much more than an ad for the House of Ferragamo. Rated: B- Dec 9, 2022 Full Review Robert Denerstein Denerstein Unleashed 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. Dec 5, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Reviewer Subtitles went so fast you couldn't keep up or see the movie shots Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/08/22 Full Review Roxanne 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. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/22/22 Full Review Ranny L 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! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/17/22 Full Review Joe I am a fan of the shoes so the story was interesting Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/06/22 Full Review 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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