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Fioretta
History enthusiast Randy Schoenberg and his reluctant son embark on a transformative journey across Europe and through the centuries to reclaim 500 years of their family story, encountering kings, mystics, and a false messiah along the way. As they navigate Europe’s tumultuous past, ‘Fioretta’ becomes a visually captivating exploration that not only reunites the shards…
Description
Official Selection
Zurich Film Festival
Woodstock Film Festival
DOC LA
Newport Beach Film Festival
Miami Jewish Film Festival
New York Jewish Film Festival
STETL FEST
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
Bruno Art Cinema
Sousa Mendes Foundation
METRO Kinokulturhaus
Mazel tov Jewish Festival in Bratislava
Opera Nova Festival
Graz University
Arizona Jewish Historical Society
Moscow Jewish Film Festival
Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival
Educator’s Choice
JewishGen
Jewish Genealogical Society of Long Island Conference
International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Conference
“Fioretta,” the lusciously shot Jewish genealogical documentary by Israeli-American filmmaker Matthew Mishory, is clearly a labor of love, filmed by a Jewish team deeply engaged with their own culture and history, eager to share the process of this exploration with audiences……Shot mostly in Vienna, Prague and Venice, “Fioretta” is a graceful tribute to a mostly vanished Jewish European society.” –Gavriel Fiske, Times of Israel
“What makes this film remarkable and stand out from other historical documentaries is the visual language and narrative structure… And if you’re a fan of history, then this film is 100% for you.” – Script Magazine
“A meditative and intensely visual exploration…[filmmaker] Matthew Mishory reveals what history hides.” – Film Threat
Summary
History-obsessed Randy Schoenberg (memorably portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in Woman in Gold) brings his reluctant teenage son Joey along for the journey of a lifetime, through Europe and the centuries, to reclaim 500 years of their family story. Along the way, they encounter kings, mystics, and a false messiah — as well as numerous ordinary and extraordinary people who witnessed Europe’s tumultuous past. And the relationship between father and son is forever changed. Randy is renowned for recovering Nazi-looted art, but his greatest achievement might just be reuniting the fractured and scattered shards of his own family. Filmed on location across Austria, Czech Republic, and Italy, Fioretta is “a meditative and intensely visual exploration…[filmmaker] Matthew Mishory reveals what history hides.” – Film Threat
Director
Matthew Mishory
Filmmaker Matthew Mishory was named a “rising talent” by Variety. His work is noted for its exquisite visual style and expansive narrative language. Equally comfortable working in (and in-between) documentary and fiction forms, he has told the stories of outsiders and visionaries who have changed the way we understand art, history, and the natural world.
Additional information
| Director | Matthew Mishory |
|---|---|
| Length | 126 min |
| Release Year | 2024 |
| Countries of Origin | USA |
| Languages | English, Italian, German, Czech |
| Genre | Documentary |
Educational Pricing (DVD/Blu-Ray)
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