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Spanish Civil War & Gerda Taro
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Starting off as a novice photographer with strong political motivations, Gerda Taro became well known during the Spanish Civil War, only to sadly become the first woman photojournalist to have died covering the frontline of a war, aged 26. In this episode, Jane Rogoyska joins James to talk us through Gerda’s background, her partnership with her fellow photojournalist, known as Robert Capa, and her experience of the Spanish Civil War. Jane is a writer and film-maker who has been discovering the truth about Gerda Taro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jul 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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