Documentary from National Geographic delves into the life of war photographer Lynsey Addario, chronicling her experiences on the battlefield.
In October 2025, audiences in the United States will have the opportunity to witness a poignant and powerful documentary titled "Love+War". Directed by the Oscar-winning filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, this National Geographic production follows the life and work of renowned photojournalist Lynsey Addario.
Addario, known for her coverage of conflict zones in countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Darfur, and Libya, has spent over two decades documenting the human cost of war. The documentary offers a unique perspective on these harrowing events, providing a chilling reminder of how communities living under constant threat adapt and how violence can tragically become normalised.
Before the wide U.S. release, "Love+War" will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7, 2025. Following this, there will be a New York premiere on September 20, 2025, at Metrograph, with a discussion featuring Addario and the director.
The documentary is not just a testament to Addario's courage and dedication but also delves into the personal stakes of her work. As a mother, Addario often leaves her family behind for extended periods to document history, a sacrifice that is not lost in the film.
Interestingly, the documentary is not directed by Chin and Vasarhelyi but by Kalum Carter, a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and writer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling. Known for his focus on photography books, curation, and photo editing, Carter offers an in-depth look into Addario's life and work.
Carter's work on "Love+War" is not his first foray into documentary filmmaking. He is also the creator of other photography-related documentaries such as "Photographer" and "The Wild Ones", making him an ideal choice for this project.
With "Love+War" officially selected for TIFF, it is anticipated to be one of the most anticipated photography-related documentaries of the year. A newly released clip from the documentary shows Addario and her team taking cover during an attack in Ukraine, with locals continuing their daily routines despite the bombardment. This clip serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Kalum Carter's work on "Love+War" highlights the power of visual storytelling and fosters an appreciation for the impact of photography. For those who appreciate recent photography documentaries such as "Photographer" and "The Wild Ones", "Love+War" might also be of interest.
- Kalum Carter, involved in the project, is a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and writer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling, known for his focus on photography books, curation, and photo editing.
- "Love+War", a poignant documentary directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, follows the life and work of Lynsey Addario, a renowned photojournalist known for covering war zones.
- The documentary, not directed by Chin and Vasarhelyi but by Carter, offers a unique perspective on harrowing events, providing a chilling reminder of how communities living under constant threat adapt and how violence can tragically become normalised.
- Before the wide U.S. release, "Love+War" will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7, 2025, followed by a New York premiere on September 20, 2025 at Metrograph, with a discussion featuring Addario and the director.
- A newly released clip from the documentary shows Addario and her team taking cover during an attack in Ukraine, with locals continuing their daily routines despite the bombardment, serving as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
- As a mother, Addario, the documentary subjects, often leaves her family behind for extended periods to document history, a sacrifice that is not lost in the film.
- The documentary, officially selected for TIFF, is anticipated to be one of the most anticipated photography-related documentaries of the year, fostering an appreciation for the impact of photography and potentially appealing to fans of other photography documentaries like "Photographer" and "The Wild Ones".
