Martin Parr returns to Sirmione
Lee Shulman's documentary "I Am Martin Parr" screens at Punta Grò, while "The Guardian" celebrates the great British photographer
On Sunday, August 31st, at 9:30 PM, the Films on the Beach festival at Punta Grò concludes with a tribute to the great British photographer Martin Parr through the documentary “I Am Martin Parr” directed by Lee Shulman. An intimate and humorous portrait that traces the career of an artist capable of transforming everyday life into images of universal value.
The event has a special significance for Sirmione, which last year dedicated the major photography exhibition LIFE’S A BEACH to Parr. It’s an opportunity to delve deeper into the work of one of the photographers who best captured contemporary society in the unique and evocative setting of Punta Grò.
- Sunday, August 31st, 2025, 9:30 pm
I Am Martin Parr di Lee Shulman
A limited number of seats are available. We recommend bringing small towels, mats, or chairs to fully enjoy the show.
The British newspaper The Guardian is also celebrating Martin Parr these days with an article inspired by his autobiography “Utterly Lazy and Inattentive: Martin Parr in Words and Pictures”:
“If you saw Martin Parr and didn’t know who he was, you would barely notice him. He is Mr Invisible and Mr Normal rolled into one, in his sensible jumper – probably from Marks & Spencer – and sensible socks and sandals. … But do not be fooled. This is the disguise of a man who is seeing far more than most of us ever see […]”
Read the full article published by The Guardian on 24 August 2025 (in English)
