The Girl with the Leica
La ragazza con la Leica
Synopsis
On Bastille Day in 1937, pioneering German-Jewish photojournalist Gerda Taro spends her final day in Paris confronting her past, her complex partnership with Robert Capa, and her absolute commitment to anti-fascist resistance before returning to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War.
Top Cast
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Emilia Schüle
Gerda Taro
Aaron Altaras
Robert Capa
Lucas Englander
George Kurientzes
Luna Wedler
Ruth Cerf
Sebastian Schneider
Csiki Weisz
Thomas Schubert
Willy Chardack
Idan Weiss
David Seymour / Chim
Hans-Christian Hegewald
Fred Stein
Lia von Blarer
Lilo Stein
Jeremy Mockridge
Ted Allan
Joel Basman
Bertolt Brecht
Francesca Biliotti
Helene Weigel
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alina Marazzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Helena Janeczek, Alina Marazzi, Valia Santella
- Original Score
- Dominik Scherrer
- Original Title
- La ragazza con la Leica
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Vivo Film, MiC, Eurimages, Film Commission Torino Piemonte, Komplizen Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alina Marazzi
Helena Janeczek, Alina Marazzi, Valia Santella
Dominik Scherrer
Manuel Alberto Claro
Ilaria Fraioli
Marta Donzelli, Gregorio Paonessa, Jonas Dornbach, Janine Jackowski, Maren Ade
Department Leadership Roster
Alina Marazzi
Director
Manuel Alberto Claro
Director of Photography
Ilaria Fraioli
Editor
Marta Donzelli
Producer
Gregorio Paonessa
Producer
Jonas Dornbach
Producer
Janine Jackowski
Producer
Maren Ade
Producer
Alina Marazzi
Writer
Valia Santella
Writer
Giada Calabria
Production Design
Dominik Scherrer
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Girl with the Leica.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl with the Leica
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What is The Girl with the Leica about?
On Bastille Day in 1937, pioneering German-Jewish photojournalist Gerda Taro spends her final day in Paris confronting her past, her complex partnership with Robert Capa, and her absolute commitment to anti-fascist resistance before returning to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War.
Who directed The Girl with the Leica?
The Girl with the Leica was directed by Alina Marazzi.
Who stars in The Girl with the Leica?
The principal cast of The Girl with the Leica includes Emilia Schüle, Aaron Altaras, Lucas Englander, Luna Wedler, Sebastian Schneider.
When was The Girl with the Leica released and how long is it?
The Girl with the Leica was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl with the Leica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl with the Leica was composed by Dominik Scherrer.
Is The Girl with the Leica based on a book or true story?
The Girl with the Leica is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helena Janeczek".