ABOUT THE FILM: Matthew Mishory’s documentary Fioretta presents a slice of history seen through the lens of one man’s family story. E. Randol “Randy” Schoenberg is the grandson of the Austrian American classical composer Arnold Schoenberg and has been singularly obsessed with genealogy since he was a small child. In this Euro travelog, Randy and his son Joey criss-cross between Prague, Vienna and Venice, uncovering the fascinating details of their family’s Jewish past. In the age of the Internet and the ease of living vicariously and virtually, Fioretta celebrates real-life experience, including the unearthing of ancient texts, walking through centuries old burial sites, and enjoying meals with venerable relatives. —Adam Schartoff

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER: Fioretta director Matthew Mishory makes films celebrated for their exquisite visual style and expansive narrative language. His previous films include: Who are the Marcuses?; No Place of Exile; Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean; and Absent. As a commercial director, Matthew has directed television and digital spots for top brands such as TCL, Turkish Airlines, Pfizer, Roku, and Icelandic Glacial.