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Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

Salvatore - Il calzolaio dei sogni

Synopsis

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.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Melbourne International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

November 4, 2022

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luca Guadagnino
Screenplay & Story
Dana Thomas, Giuppy D'Aura
Original Title
Salvatore - Il calzolaio dei sogni
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian, French, English
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Studios
MeMo Films, Frenesy Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luca Guadagnino

Screenplay & Story

Dana Thomas, Giuppy D'Aura

Director of Photography

Lucas Gath, Clarissa Cappellani, Guillaume Dreujou, Massimiliano Kuveiller, Stefano Di Leo

Film Editing

Walter Fasano

Producers

Gabriele Moratti, Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Stella Savino

Department Leadership Roster

Dana Thomas

Writer

Lucas Gath

Director of Photography

Clarissa Cappellani

Clarissa Cappellani

Director of Photography

Guillaume Dreujou

Director of Photography

Massimiliano Kuveiller

Director of Photography

Stefano Di Leo

Director of Photography

Giuppy D'Aura

Writer

Luca Guadagnino

Luca Guadagnino

Director

Walter Fasano

Walter Fasano

Editor

Gabriele Moratti

Producer

Francesco Melzi d'Eril

Francesco Melzi d'Eril

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

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What is Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams about?

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.

Who directed Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams?

Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams was directed by Luca Guadagnino.

Who stars in Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams?

The principal cast of Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams includes Salvatore Ferragamo, Manolo Blahnik, Grace Coddington, Christian Louboutin, Suzy Menkes.

When was Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams released and how long is it?

Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams?

Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).