At the presentation of the photographic book PhotoANSA 2025 in Paris, Claudia Squitieri, daughter of Claudia Cardinale, paid homage to her mother. She highlighted the actress's strong spirit, which defined her life and filmography. The event, which has Paris as its international venue, combines images on future challenges with a tribute to the Italian diva, whose foundation continues to promote her artistic legacy.
The Digital Preservation of Visual Legacy: Beyond Physical Archives 💾
Projects like the PhotoANSA book demonstrate a transition in the conservation of cultural heritage. The digitization of historical photographic archives requires workflows with high-resolution scanning, metadata management, and storage on servers with redundancy. This technical process ensures that the material, such as the tribute to Cardinale, is accessible and allows for future replicas or integrations in multimedia exhibitions, ensuring its permanence.
What if the Algorithm Had Chosen Cardinale's Roles? 🤖
Imagine an AI-directed casting for 8 ½ or The Leopard. The system would analyze facial features, voice tone, and audience data. It would probably suggest an actress with a more predictable profile. Fortunately, Cardinale's untamable character was not quantifiable. An algorithm would not have understood that gaze that challenged the director and the era. Sometimes, the digital cannot capture the inner fire.