?What is genius" How does a system begin, be it film or fashion" And how does an intense obsession with the constant search for new ideas and creation meld with tradition and family values" The life of Salvatore Ferragamo (1898-1960), a leading player and observer of the 20th century, is the answer to these questions.?
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Bringing us full circle back to film, with a feature-length documentary directed by Luca Guadagnino, to be presented at the Venice Film Festival ? Salvatore Ferragamo?s autobiography, details the life of a pioneer who unintentionally bound his story to the world of film, with an equally unrivalled and timeless creative genius. Salvatore Ferragamo, ‘The Shoemaker of Dreams’ Set To Air At The Venice Film Festival
Luca Guadagnino
Beginning in 2017, the documentary which was inspired by the autobiography, traces every minute step of Ferragamo?s artistic journey, through reiterating the story behind the man. Showcasing the two deeply interwoven worlds that he inhabited: Italy and America, the film follows Salvatore from his birthplace in the Southern Italian region of Campania to the United States, from apprentice shoemaker in Naples to owner of the Hollywood Boot Shop in California, to his decision to return to Italy, to live and work in Florence, mastering his craft and rising to success as a businessman. A...