Museum and a Movie | Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams

Discover the story of legendary designer Salvatore Ferragamo in Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams (2020), Luca Guadagnino’s documentary tracing his journey from southern Italy to Hollywood and Florence. Through archival footage and interviews, the film explores the craftsmanship, experimentation, and imagination that made Ferragamo “shoemaker to the stars.” Come early to see the exhibition Foot Notes: Shoes, Symbolism, and Society, featuring Ferragamo’s iconic 1938 Rainbow sandal, before settling in for a cinematic look at the life and legacy behind the design.

Presented with the Miami Film Festival, Consulate General of Italy in Miami, and Italian Cultural Institute in Miami.

$5, free for members | Register

Schedule

6:15pm | Exhibition Viewing
7:00pm | Film Screening