Mary Jiménez Freeman-Morris

Place of birth:

Lima, Peru:

Biography:

Mary Jiménez Freeman-Morris (Lima, 1948) is a Peruvian architect, screenwriter, editor, director, and producer. She is a leading figure in autobiographical cinema in Peru. At a time when political documentary was the dominant form, Jiménez sought to portray family life and self-representation. Her filmography explores genres ranging from filmic self-portraiture to contemplative documentary.