Miami Jewish Film Festival

Musical Tales of the Venetian Jewish Ghetto

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Discover Venice’s centuries-old Jewish history and celebrate its beautiful music and sumptuous food in this vivid, colorful travelogue. The multi­talented performer Hershey Felder travels to the fabled City of Canals to uncover the rich, often overlooked period when Jews long endured a complex relationship within Venetian society. Joining him are theater stars Tovah Feldshuh and Eleanor Reissa, Israeli cellist Amit Peled, and the spirited ensemble Klezmerata Fiorentina. Traversing Venice’s baroque beauty by foot and gondola, this global group of friends, artists, and historians share personal stories, sing and play music, and dine together, a splendid reflection of Jewish identity and art, and a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul.


Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Hershey Felder. To view the conversation please click here.


  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    85 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States, Italy
  • Premiere
    Florida Premiere
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Hershey Felder
  • Screenwriter
    Hershey Felder
  • Cast
    Hershey Felder, Tovah Feldshuh, Eleanor Reissa, Paola Vojnovic
  • Cinematographer
    Stefano Decarli
  • Editor
    Stefano Decarli