Person · Screenwriter

Marina Stavenhagen

A Mexican film director with a legacy of resilience and intellect confronts the shadows of her family's past as she uncovers hidden truths that challenge her understanding of identity, art, and survival.

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July 16, 1962

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Writer
Director
Producer

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Decades active

In short · Writing since 1991, 4 decades active, 12 credits.

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Biography

Marina Stavenhagen is a Mexican screenwriter, writer, and film director known for her contributions to the film industry in her native country. She was born to Rodolfo Stavenhagen and María Eugenia Vargas, a family renowned for its work in anthropology. Her parents were among a group that fled Nazi Germany and later settled in Mexico.

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