Summaries

Today, something is stirring in Southern Italy that will reverberate throughout the world.

The Mystery of San Nicandro is a compelling narrative, a film that is the first to document the strange revival of Judaism in the most Catholic country of the world and how North American influence is stoking these flames. At the heart of the story is a messianic southern Italian character whose mystical vision in the 1920s resulted in the only mass conversion to Judaism in modern history. This mysterious thread running through the vibrant Italian tapestry will highlight the deep meaning of history, culture, belonging, and identity in the seemingly rootless western world.—Anon

Details

Keywords
  • sicily
  • italy
  • israel
  • judaism
  • diaspora
Genres
  • Mystery
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 17, 2012
Countries of origin Canada Italy
Official sites Official site
Language English Italian Hebrew
Filming locations Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Production companies Matter of Fact Media Nicandro Productions

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Runtime 1h 7m
Color Color
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