Deep Dive: Love+War (2025)
Film Lens
Love+War is a documentary film directed and produced by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, focusing on the life and career of photojournalist Lynsey Addario. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025, and later screened at multiple festivals, including the Camden International Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival. It was released in a limited format on October 29, 2025, with a broadcast on National Geographic scheduled for November 6, 2025.
The film received critical acclaim, achieving a 100% positive rating from 22 critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 71 out of 100 on Metacritic. Reviewers noted the film's emotional depth and its unique perspective on the impact of Addario's work on her family life, distinguishing it from other documentaries about war photographers, which often focus on male counterparts.
Why Watch
- •See Lynsey Addario's unique perspective on war photography.
- •Meet the filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
- •Follow Addario's experiences as a mother and photojournalist.
Did You Know
•The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025.
•It received a 100% positive rating from 22 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
•The film has a duration of 95 minutes.
Perfect For
War photography enthusiastsDocumentary film loversFans of Lynsey Addario