After six long years in the making, the documentary of Steve McCurry’s extraordinary life, “McCurry: The Pursuit of Colour”, is released. Documenting the extraordinary career and featuring the iconic photographer’s travels around the world with Silversea.
From 3 June, the Spanish premiere of McCurry: The Pursuit of Colour, a very intimate portrait, for all audiences, of the photographer Steve McCurry, one of the most celebrated visual storytellers of our time and Silversea’s ambassador for over six years.
Viewers will be able to see new facets of Steve McCurry, which until now had not been so well known to the general public; from his childhood, his travels, his home in New York or his family life and reflects on those crucial moments in his life.
Steve captures the souls of people to capture authenticity in its rawest form as he travels through war-torn countries, disappearing cultures, many ancient traditions and contemporary culture, but always retains the human element that made his image of that Afghan girl, Sharbat Gula, who was on the cover of National Geographic in 1985 so famous.
Steve McCurry during an exhibition at the Hermitage Museum in Russia with the portrait of the Afghan girl behind.
Silversea Cruises, based in Monaco, has accompanied Steve McCurry on more than 35 voyages, has been his main means of reaching destinations such as India; Jordan, Madagascar; .
Jordan was another destination Steve McCurry visited with Silversea, taking captivating images for those who want to experience another culture.
Baobab Avenue in the city of Morondava_Madagascar_ on your voyage with Silversea in November 2019
McCurry: The Pursuit of Colour, produced by Polar Star Films and Intrépido Films, is written and directed by Denis Delestrac, a celebrated documentary filmmaker, winner of over 40 international awards. In 2001, after working as a writer and photographer in France and the United States, Denis Delestrac switched his career to documentary filmmaking in India.
It was there that he met Steve McCurry, with whom he made his first short documentary. Delestrac has previously worked with Silversea and Steve McCurry on various projects.
“Steve is the creator of many iconic images, throughout much of modern history, for many people, but he is a very discreet person”.
During his trip to Papua_New Guinea_(2017), Steve McCurry wanted to seek the depths of the Asaro tribe, the most famous but enigmatic of the people, isolated from mass tourism.
The perfect union between the sea and photography
Denis Delestrac stated. “He prefers to let the images speak for him, but I was interested in going beyond the images to discover what has made his work so strong and relevant over almost four decades of work. In the film, we travel back to his childhood and his life experiences to understand his unique vision.
“I will always be grateful to Steve for opening up and sharing his life stories with me. I am also grateful to Silversea, who made possible our voyages to the most rewarding destinations in the world.
Other destinations Steve McCurry has travelled to with Silversea include Uganda, Bhutan, Papua New Guinea and Japan.
In Japan, Steve McCurry looked for historical traditions such as bathers taking shelter from the cold or the exceptional spectacle of monkeys.
Thanks to McCurry’s exclusive collaboration with Silversea Cruises,. .Delestrac has accompanied and documented the photographer’s visits to some of the most exciting destinations on Earth, from the lush Virunga Mountains of Uganda_East Africa_ to photograph the famous gorillas to the windswept steppes of Mongolia.
Steve spent time with the last gorillas in the dense jungles of Kibale and Bwindi National Park _Uganda_ he was amazed by these animals.
Bhutan, the spiritual paradise where rivers, forests are considered as important as man. Steve travelled with Silversea Cruises in March 2018 to convey the culture of the country.
Steve travelled to Antarctica on 10 December 2019 with the Silver Cloud to capture stunning images of the white continent.
McCurry has not only been an ambassador for Silversea Cruises, but also a partner.
“I congratulate Steve McCurry, Denis Delestrac and the entire team that has worked on the triumph that is McCurry: The Pursuit of Colour”.
Says Roberto Martinoli, president and CEO of Silversea Cruises.
“We are incredibly proud of our longstanding collaboration with Steve. A defining figure in contemporary photography, a passionate traveller, a curious mind, Steve has dedicated his extensive career to the search for authenticity and true beauty on all seven continents. From Antarctica to the Arctic, and more than 35 countries in between, Steve has travelled the world with Silversea in search of his next subject. His motivation for discovery aligns with that of our guests, making him the perfect ambassador for our company.”
From left to right: Denis Delestrac, Steve McCurry, Barbara Muckermann and Roberto Martinoli during dinner at the Hotel Monument in Barcelona.
“It has been rewarding to work in partnership with Silversea, a company that has demonstrated not only its passion for excellence, but also its deep commitment to the communities it encounters on its voyages. Denis Delestrac, an accomplished storyteller, makes relevant and engaging films on topical issues. It has been fascinating to travel with him and watch him practice his craft as we joined forces over the course of two years. Said Steve McCurry.
The famous soul photographer has once again made history, and not only on a professional level. The fact that his most human and intimate side is included in the documentary also explains why he has been so important.
Poster for the film Steve McCurry: The Pursuit of Color
Documentary premieres
Thus, this week two previews of the documentary McCurry: The Pursuit of Colorwere held.
Last Tuesday 31 May in Madrid and last night 2 June in Barcelona where Steve answered questions from the curious attendees and thanked both Silversea and Denis.
Clicking here you can watch the official trailer of the documentary that will be in 25 cinemas all over Spain. In Barcelona it will be in:
Cinemes Verdí, at Carrer Verdí, 32, in Barcelona
Boliche Cinemes, at Avinguda Diagonal 508 in Barcelona
Yelmo Cine Icaria, in the Vila del Port Olímpic Shopping Centre, located at Carrer Salvador Espriú, 61.
