Private Project

THE BAREFOOT SHOEMAKER

The Barefoot Shoemaker illuminates drug addiction and artisanship in India as it follows Babu, an ex heroin addict struggling to overcome violence through shoemaking. Babu’s training in Edwin Pinto’s extraordinary shoe workshop unfolds a new father/son relation and a path to atonement.

  • BEATRICE DINA
    Director
  • BEATRICE DINA
    Writer
  • BEATRICE DINA
    Producer
  • GAD YESHAYAHU
    Producer
  • BABU YOSUF KHAN
    Key Cast
  • EDWIN PINTO
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    56 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    120,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Israel
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    HDV
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - BEATRICE DINA

Beatrice Dina was born in Italy and moved to Tel Aviv after getting married. Beside finding her way in the world of New Media, she's a mom of two small kids, a graphic designer, interior designer, advertising art director and writer. She has produced commercials, corporate videos, documentaries and corresponded for an online Italian news magazine. 

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Director Statement

I had no idea that my personal story, the journey of a barefoot filmmaker, would become the spine of this film. Learning through life, collecting mistakes, saying goodbye to my father.