Xueta Island

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Xueta Island (2021)

Directed by Ofer Laszewicki, Dani Rotstein, Felipe Wolokita

Documentary · 1h 03m

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.

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Cast

D
Dani Rotstein Self
M
Miquel Segura Self
T
Toni Pinya Self
L
Laura Miró Bonnín Self
J
Juan Manuel Segura Self
A
Ari Molina Self
A
Abraham Barchilón Self
I
Itzhak Baruj Self
Y
Yael Rivka Self
T
Tomeu Arbona Self
M
Manuel Ripoll Self
K
Karen Kochmann Self

Crew

Director
Ofer Laszewicki, Dani Rotstein, Felipe Wolokita
Writer
Marta Hierro
Director of Photography
Felipe Wolokita
Original Music Composer
Lucho Steiner, Sergi Sellés
Editor
Felipe Wolokita, Albert A. Sánchez
Producer
Dani Rotstein

Details

Original title
Illa Xueta
Release date
2021-11-13
Runtime
1h 03m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
CA
Spoken languages
Catalan, Spanish, English
Countries
Spain, United States of America, Israel
Production
Limud Mallorca, Menemsha Films, J.M.T. Films