2025 Boca International Jewish Film Festival

Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn

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Available February 1, 2025 5:15 AM UTC
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Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn
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This documentary illuminates the overlooked life of a remarkable composer, Fanny Mendelssohn. Born in 1800’s Berlin, hindered by societal constraints on women, her talents remained buried until feminist scholars uncovered her impressive body of work. Overshadowed by her brother Felix, she was confined at home while he soared to fame. The film, punctuated with masterful piano performances, paints a vivid portrait of her musical legacy.


Sponsored by Arleen Roberts and Diane Troderman


  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    97 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Premiere
    Southeast US
  • Director
    Sheila Hayman
  • Producer
    Sheila Hayman, Claudia Steffen
  • Executive Producer
    Alice Webb, Marc Robinson, Steve Condie, Annabel Hobley, Maureen Murray
  • Cast
    Isata Kanneh-Mason, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Chi-chi Nwanoku
  • Cinematographer
    Lynda Hall
  • Editor
    Evie Franks, Evelyn Franks
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