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Steff Gruber

Meat, Cambodia (2022)

In the closely guarded and secret slaughterhouse for pigs on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, the animals are still traditionally killed in a cruel way due to the lack of modern equipment. Livestock production is being driven by a rapidly increasing demand for meat in Cambodia.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2022

Nominee

Photojournalism

Professional

Meat, Cambodia (2022)

In the closely guarded and secret slaughterhouse for pigs on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, the animals are still traditionally killed in a cruel way due to the lack of modern equipment. Livestock production is being driven by a rapidly increasing demand for meat in Cambodia.

About Artist

Steff Gruber

Steff Gruber (1953) is a Swiss photographer and filmmaker. He worked as a press photographer for Keystone Press and was one of the first filmmakers to explore the docudrama genre. He became internationally known with his documentary LOCATION AFRICA about the filming of COBRA VERDE, the last collaboration between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski. His award-winning films have been shown at various international film festivals. Based on his interest in documentaries, Steff Gruber began shooting photo stories in various countries, focusing, in particular, on human interest subjects and humanist concerns. Visiting places and people on repeated occasions, many of his photo series were produced over a period of several years. In 2020 Steff Gruber opened the LUMIERE.GALLERY for digital photo exhibitions. Steff Gruber is a member of the Swiss Association of Journalists and Photographers IMPRESSUM.

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, People, Photojournalism, Portrait

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Switzerland

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