Salvatore Ferragamo

A story of intrigue, suspense and beauty, set in the streets of Milan, with a mysterious succession of encounters, déjà-vu and enigmatic glances echoing the surreal atmospheres of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpieces. A unique sequence of places, evocations and indelible feelings bring the Maison back to its timeless bond with the world of cinema, through a subtle and impenetrable plot, in a growing tension between elegance and passion, rigor and colour.

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.