The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life (2016)
The documentary tells the history of the oldest ghetto in Europe and of the Venetian Jewish community. 2016 will be its Quincentennial.The eyes of a Jewish teenager, of Venetian origin, but born and raised in New York, will lead us in this journey. Lorenzo is guided by his Aunt and two young Venetian cousins who offer him the stimulus to enter more and more into a world unknown to him.The Ghetto's atmosphere, places and history are recreated by interviews to scholars, docu-fiction and a modern animation. The history of the Venice ghetto offers us an opportunity to reflect on the story of an immigration and of a slow integration, an example of the enormous wealth that the exchange of diverse cultures can give us.
Director: Emanuela Giordano
Genre: Documentary, Family, History
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: April 9, 2016
Cast
- Sandra Toffolatti - Anna
- Laurence Olivieri - Lorenzo Luzzatto
- Giacomo Del Fiacco - Davide
Screenplay
- Isabella Aguilar (Story Editor)
- Alessandro Bonavina (Story)
Language: English
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Emanuela Giordano
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life about?
- The documentary tells the history of the oldest ghetto in Europe and of the Venetian Jewish community. 2016 will be its Quincentennial.The eyes of a Jewish teenager, of Venetian origin, but born and raised in New York, will lead us in this journey. Lorenzo is guided by his Aunt and two young Venetian cousins who offer him the stimulus to enter more and more into a world unknown to him.The Ghetto's atmosphere, places and history are recreated by interviews to scholars, docu-fiction and a modern animation. The history of the Venice ghetto offers us an opportunity to reflect on the story of an immigration and of a slow integration, an example of the enormous wealth that the exchange of diverse cultures can give us.
- Who directed The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?
- The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life was directed by Emanuela Giordano.
- Who stars in The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?
- The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life stars Sandra Toffolatti, Laurence Olivieri, Giacomo Del Fiacco.
- How long is The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?
- The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life?
- The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life is a Documentary, Family, History film.