Jaime Humberto Hermosillo

Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, the master of Mexican cinema, was born in 1942 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and honed his craft between the years of 1965 and 2019. His cinematic palette predominantly featured drama and romance, but he is best known for his films “Maria de mi Corazon” and “La Tarea”, both of which won awards at the Havana Film Festival. Hermosillo's auteur style often explored themes of sexual diversity and social hypocrisy, making bold statements in Mexican cinema during his time. With a heart as vibrant as his films, Hermosillo was a director who dared to confront and question societal norms, forever leaving an indelible mark on the film industry.