Xueta Island (2021)
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.
Directors: Ofer Laszewicki, Dani Rotstein, Felipe Wolokita.
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Dani Rotstein as Self |
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Miquel Segura as Self |
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Toni Pinya as Self |
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Laura Miró Bonnín as Self |
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Juan Manuel Segura as Self |
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Ari Molina as Self |
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Abraham Barchilón as Self |
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Itzhak Baruj as Self |
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Yael Rivka as Self |
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Tomeu Arbona as Self |
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Manuel Ripoll as Self |
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Karen Kochmann as Self |
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Robert López as Self |
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Ferran Tarogí as Self |
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Xisca Valls as Self |
| Directing | Ofer Laszewicki | Director |
| Directing | Dani Rotstein | Director |
| Directing | Felipe Wolokita | Director |
| Writing | Marta Hierro | Writer |
| Production | Dani Rotstein | Producer |
| Production | Dani Rotstein | Executive Producer |
| Production | Paula Kweskin | Associate Producer |
| Camera | Felipe Wolokita | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Felipe Wolokita | Editor |
| Editing | Albert A. Sánchez | Editor |
| Sound | Lucho Steiner | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Sergi Sellés | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Ofer Laszewicki | Additional Camera |
