We’re pleased to announce that we’ve an exciting new project in development about the life and work of photographer Steve McCurry.
Renowned for the famous photograph of the Afghan Girl with green eyes for National Geographic, the photographer’s work spans more than 3 decades and all the continents of the globe. From war stricken Iraq to delirious colour festivals in India, Steve McCurry’s work captures the raw beauty of the human condition in an awakening message of unity.
The director of FREIGHTENED, The Real Price of Shipping, embarks on this new adventure seen through the lens of the iconic phototgrapher. The director was lucky enough to catch up with McCurry in Haiti and the Dominican Republic this month and catch the photographer at work first hand. The plan is to follow the legendary photographer around the planet revealing the most pivotal moments of McCurry’s life and drawing connections to recent global history in what will surely be an extremely seductive, visual journey.
Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic documentarians of con temporary photography for more than three decades. His striking images captured all over the world portray a spectrum of conflicts, va nishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture alike. Through his images, McCurry shows life in the present moment, revealing the human being in its essence, and, whether you live in Baghdad, Bombay or the Bronx, we are all animated by the same essen tial hopes and dreams.
The documentary One is a Polar Star Films production in co-production with Intrepido Films. We hope to have more news soon!