An intimate conversation with Sandra Bonsanti on the enduring value of anti-fascism and historical memory
Journalist, writer, and Italian politician Sandra Bonsanti opened her Florence home for this intimate conversation about the value of anti-fascism and historical memory. Born in 1937, she witnessed the liberation of Florence by partisans and allies, shaping her lifelong commitment to democratic values and press freedom.
This editorial assignment for Ful Magazine #53 captures the reflective atmosphere of a home filled with books, documents, and memories - including photos with Sandro Pertini and postcards from Oriana Fallaci. The photography documents not just a person, but a living repository of Italy's democratic history and the ongoing fight for its preservation.
"We can say without fear of being accused of exaggeration that the commitment of all citizens who recognize themselves in the Constitution must be even firmer and more decisive than it has been in the past."
This portrait session required capturing more than just a person - it meant documenting a living witness to history and a tireless defender of democratic values. Sandra Bonsanti, one of Italy's most authoritative interpreters of watchdog journalism, represents the connection between Italy's liberation struggle and contemporary challenges to democracy.
The photography explores the intimate spaces where memory is preserved and transmitted - surrounded by books, documents, and personal mementos that tell the story of Italy's democratic evolution. Each image contributes to understanding how historical consciousness becomes a form of present-day resistance.
"Young people would be wrong if they thought that what happened then could never happen again. We must continue to study and transfer their fresh memory from having listened to many protagonists of that time to the generations to come."