The Forgotten Photojournalist: Gerda Taro's Story Revival The Venice Film Festival has chosen "The Girl With the Leica," directed by Alina Marazzi, as its opening film for the Horizons section.
This biographical drama tells the long overdue story of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, who was born in 1910 and died on the front lines during the Spanish Civil War.
Taro's life was marked by her dedication to social justice and her commitment to using photography as a tool for resistance and freedom.