Matilde Landeta

Born

1913-09-20

Died

1999-01-26

Birthplace

Mexico

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.