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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Cast
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Salvatore Ferragamo | ... |
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| Michael Stuhlbarg | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Manolo Blahnik | ... |
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| Grace Coddington | ... |
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Ferruccio Ferragamo | ... |
Son
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Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo | ... |
Daughter
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Jerry Ferragamo | ... |
Nephew
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Maria Sole Ferragamo | ... |
Granddaughter
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| Martina Ferragamo | ... |
Granddaughter
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Massimo Ferragamo | ... |
Son
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| Hero Fiennes Tiffin | ... |
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Diego Di San Giuliano | ... |
Grandson
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| Leonardo Ferragamo | ... |
Son
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| Christian Louboutin | ... |
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Suzy Menkes | ... |
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| Deborah Nadoolman | ... |
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| Martin Scorsese | ... |
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Ginevra Visconti | ... |
Granddaughter
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Wanda Ferragamo | ... |
Wife
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Directed by
| Luca Guadagnino | ||
Written by
| Giuppy D'Aura | ... | (Author of the interviews) |
| Dana Thomas | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Francesco Melzi d'Eril | ... | producer |
| Gabriele Bebe Moratti | ... | producer (as Gabriele Moratti) |
| Stella Savino | ... | executive producer |
| Federica Sosso | ... | assistant producer |
Cinematography by
| Clarissa Cappellani | ||
| Stefano Di Leo | ||
| Guillaume Dreujou | ||
| Lucas Gath | ||
| Massimiliano Kuveiller | ||
Editing by
| Walter Fasano | ||
Editorial Department
| Leonardo Balestrieri | ... | second assistant editor (as Lucia Balestrieri) |
| Alessio Franco | ... | first assistant editor |
| Daniela Venturelli | ... | post-production coordinator |
Production Management
| Federica Sosso | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Francesco Alessandro Cogliati | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Paolo Amici | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michele Brambilla | ... | sound mixer |
| Giuseppe D'Amato | ... | dialogue editor |
| Aidan Dykes | ... | vo mixer |
| Jacopo Manzo | ... | Dialogue Editor Assistant |
| Yves-Marie Omnes | ... | sound mixer |
| Daniele Quadroli | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Quadroli | ... | sound effects editor |
| Marco Saitta | ... | re-recording mixer / sound editor / supervising sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alessandro Bonsignori | ... | assistant camera |
| Guillaume Dreujou | ... | camera operator |
| Marie Gioanni | ... | assistant camera |
| Massimo Spina | ... | key grip |
| Steven Tong | ... | first assistant camera |
Music Department
| Rocco Brunori | ... | Orchestra Conductor |
| Lorenzo Cosi | ... | music producer |
| Roberta D'Angelo | ... | music editor |
| Giovanni Damiani | ... | music producer |
Additional Crew
| Greta Chiappetta | ... | production assistant |
| Giuppy D'Aura | ... | researcher |
| Roberta Mozzati | ... | production accountant |
| Elvina Cohen Russo | ... | Head of Visual Research |
Thanks
| Olivier Bialobos | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Alessio Bolzoni | ... | special thanks |
| Emily Carman | ... | special thanks |
| Emanuele De Vincenti | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Debruge | ... | special thanks |
| Gian Luca Farinelli | ... | special thanks |
| James Ferragamo | ... | special thanks |
| Salvatore Ferragamo | ... | special thanks |
| Scott Foundas | ... | special thanks |
| Lisa Frechette | ... | special thanks |
| Gaetano Gentile | ... | special thanks |
| Lorenza Gentile | ... | special thanks |
| Renata Molho | ... | special thanks |
| Sara Moonves | ... | special thanks |
| Giuliana Muscio | ... | special thanks |
| Eugenia Paulcelli | ... | special thanks |
| Antonello Ricci | ... | special thanks |
| Matt Severson | ... | special thanks |
| Sergej Simonenko | ... | special thanks |
| Donatella Strangio | ... | special thanks |
| Emma Tillinger Koskoff | ... | special thanks |
| Angelica Visconti | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Classics (2021) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Isobel Griffiths Limited (orchestra contractor)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | References The Thief of Bagdad (1924). See more » |