Sky Arte Series 'Le fotografe' Spotlights Eight Italian Women Photographers

Sky Arte has launched 'Le fotografe,' an eight-episode series created and directed by Francesco G. Raganato. Each episode features a different Italian woman photographer exploring a specific theme such as love, sexuality, women's role in society, and body positivity. The series uses photography as a tool for investigation, storytelling, and artistic expression. The photographers are shown creating new work during filming, with some completing long-term projects and others starting from scratch. The first episode focuses on Guia Besana, who sets up a domestic scene in her Barcelona home and discusses her shift from reportage to fiction photography, using her personal experience to address contemporary women's issues. The second episode features Ilaria Magliocchetti Lombi, a rock photographer who has captured major Italian and international musicians and now portrays iconic women like Emma Bonino and Federica Pellegrini, examining their societal roles beyond music. The series aims to highlight the multifaceted and complex worlds these artists reveal, affirming their presence in Italy's visual culture.