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“The Girl with the Leica”: Memory Is a Delicate Canvas Woven by Women

Alina Marrazzi’s film adaptation of Helena Janeczek’s novel was presented at the Venice Film Festival.

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What is happening

Janeczek said that the resistance of the group of exiles portrayed in the story lies in their being there for one another. She suggested that resistance created by a community may be the only true form of resistance.

Why is it on the Radar?

The film and the author’s comments focus on memory, women’s experiences, exile, and the role of community.

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