"From the moment I saw Vera at Grabarka (a pilgrimage site in eastern Poland) I knew I wanted to make a portrait of her. She was enigmatic and had a captivating presence. (...) As I focused on the ground glass, I felt a very intense connection and I knew that this young woman had stories to tell. It’s rare for me to have that feeling when taking a photograph, so I felt compelled to find out more about her life and her past."
Alys Tomlinson
An interview between Alys Tomlinson and Anna Siemaszko about Alys's movie Mother Vera.
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November 15, 2024
