Matilde Landeta

Matilde Landeta

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Born
September 20, 1913 in Mexico
Died
January 26, 1999
Age
Died at age 85

Biography

Matilde Soto Landeta (September 20, 1910 – January 26, 1999) was a Mexican filmmaker and screenwriter, the first female to serve in those roles during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Her films focused on the portrayal of strong, realistic female protagonists in a patriarchal world.

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