Here is the official trailer for Love+War, a documentary offering a gripping, unflinching look at the life of Pulitzer Prize–winning war photographer Lynsey Addario caught between the front lines and home.
Directed by Oscar winners Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (known for Free Solo, Meru, The Rescue), the film features Addario herself at its center, blending frontline footage, intimate family life scenes, and moments of reckoning.
Love+War held its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in the TIFF Docs program. The documentary will open in select theaters across the U.K. and U.S. beginning Oct. 24, followed by its television debut on National Geographic on Nov. 6 at 9/8c. The film will then be available to stream globally on Disney+ starting Nov. 7.
Here is the synopsis: Pulitzer Prize-winning Lynsey Addario has risked her life to capture the stark realities of war — from the Middle East and Afghanistan to Ukraine. Love+War chronicles Addario’s ascent in the male-dominated world of conflict photography. But her work is dangerous. She’s been kidnapped twice while on assignment in war zones — a cost she must wrestle with each time she leaves her husband and two sons to go on assignment.
Behind the camera, Addario is torn between her unwavering commitment to the essential work of journalism and the powerful, competing demands of motherhood, grappling with what it truly means to follow your calling when it threatens everything you love.
“Love+War is a tribute to Lynsey Addario’s courage and character,” said Vasarhelyi. “Her candid struggle to balance her commitments to both her work and her family is one many can relate to. I know I do. Moreover, Lynsey’s dogged dedication to chronicling the truth in the world’s most dangerous conflicts reveals the profound sacrifices behind the work of journalism and its power to inspire change.”
Chin adds, “Lynsey Addario is not only an incredible photojournalist but also a dear friend whose courage and compassion have always inspired me. Love+War captures the depth of her commitment. Not just to her work, but to the complex balance of life and family. Her fearless storytelling shines a light on the world’s most challenging conflicts, reminding us why her voice is so vital.”
“Love+War reveals the immense toll this work takes,” said Addario. “Not only on one’s personal and professional life, but also on physical and mental health. Being a war photographer isn’t just a job; it’s a calling that touches every part of your life. I hope the film highlights the importance of this work, the sacrifices it demands, and how important it is to profile a woman in this role, traditionally held by a man.”
In TheWrap, director Chai Vasarhelyi reflected on Addario, her family and the constant danger she has faced in her career, saying, “You guys have worked really hard at it, and you are also not lying to yourself about it.”
She added, “It’s really difficult to watch the film. I don’t know if I could put my own life under that scrutiny.”
Watch the official trailer for Love+War above.
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