Xueta Island
- Ofer Laszewicki,Dani Rotstein,Felipe Wolokita
- 1h 3m
- November 13, 2021
Overview
The Chuetas on the island of Mallorca constitute a distinct population descending from Jewish families forced to convert to Catholicism centuries ago. While ancestors secretly maintained their faith as Crypto-Jews, their lineages publicly practiced Christianity for generations under severe social isolation and deep-seated stigma that persisted into the modern era. The documentary follows an American expatriate who relocates to the region and begins exploring the community's complex, long-silenced past. Through personal interviews and local encounters, the account uncovers the lingering psychological scars of the Inquisition and the historical hostility faced by these families. Simultaneously, it highlights a profound contemporary cultural awakening, showcasing how modern descendants are actively confronting historical prejudices, embracing their hidden heritage, and working together to openly reclaim their suppressed ancestral identity.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 13, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Production
- J.M.T. Films,Menemsha Films,Limud Mallorca
- Cast
- Dani Rotstein,Miquel Segura,Toni Pinya,Laura Miró Bonnín,Juan Manuel Segura,Ari Molina,Abraham Barchilón,Itzhak Baruj,Yael Rivka,Tomeu Arbonaand 5 more
- Writer
- Marta Hierro
- Producer
- Dani Rotstein
- Cinematography
- Felipe Wolokita
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
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