On the occasion of the exhibition LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love, the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to host a screening of the documentary Amore Amaro by Francesco G. Raganato (2012) on Thursday, 10th April at 6:00 pm at Italy House (20-22 East London Street, EH7 4BQ).
This documentary offers a profound look at the life of the renowned photojournalist Letizia Battaglia (1935-2022). The screening will be preceded by an introduction by Marta Sollima, granddaughter of Letizia Battaglia and vice president of the Archive dedicated to her.
Amore Amaro takes its name from one of Battaglia’s most significant exhibitions, held in 1986, which showcased a series of powerful black-and-white photographs that captured both the misery and beauty of Palermo—a city that continuously drew her back, no matter where her career took her, as she was irresistibly captivated by its unique allure.
In Amore Amaro, Letizia Battaglia reflects on a life inseparable from her work, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into some of her most iconic photographs. The documentary explores her favorite subjects: the everyday life of a city rife with contradictions, marked by mafia violence yet also defined by its rich traditions and strong women—figures that remain emblematic of Palermo’s resilience.
Founded in 2021 by Matteo and Marta Sollima together with their grandmother Letizia Battaglia, the Letizia Battaglia Archive Association was established to preserve and celebrate the invaluable legacy of the photographer, accumulated over more than fifty years of her career. Since Letizia Battaglia’s passing in April 2022, the association is dedicated to keeping her memory alive, including through a comprehensive digital preservation of her photographic heritage.
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Photo credits: Francesco G. Raganato
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