Alejandra Márquez Abella
April 30, 1982 · 44 years old
Born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in 1982, she studied filmmaking at the Centre d’Estudis Cinematogràfics de Catalunya in Barcelona. Her debut feature film, Semana Santa, and her second film, The Good Girls, both premiered at Toronto, the latter going on to screen at several festivals around the world…
Known For
4 titles
A Million Miles Away
A biopic about Jose Hernandez and his path from a farm worker to becoming an engineer and an astronaut. A tale of perseverance, community and sacrifice to accomplish a seemingly impossible dream.
The Good Girls
A well-to-do socialite and her husband must wrestle with the impact of Mexico's 1982 economic crisis.
Northern Skies Over Empty Space
Don Reynaldo (Gerardo Trejoluna) is a famous hunter in decline. When his ranch and his father's legacy are threatened, the dynamic of his relationship with his family, his employees, and land will be dangerously shaken.
Semana Santa
Dali and her 8 year old son Pepe take a vacation with Dali's boyfriend, Chavez. Instead of bringing them closer, their beach holiday brings out things in each of them that threaten to pull this emerging family apart.