Marcela Borela is a Mexican film director, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for her work on the films Todo Mal (2015), La Soledad (2017), and El Cielo (2019). She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Ariel Award for Best First Film for Todo Mal.
Born in Mexico City in 1978, Marcela developed an early interest in film and studied at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She began her career as an assistant director, working on several films, including The Maid (2007). She then moved to television, directing several episodes of the popular series La Rosa de Guadalupe (2010-2011).
In 2015, Marcela made her feature film debut with Todo Mal, which was nominated for several awards and won the Ariel Award for Best First Film. The film follows the story of a young woman trying to make a new life for herself after leaving an abusive relationship. The film was praised for its strong female characters and its focus on the issues faced by Mexican women.
In 2017, Marcela wrote and directed the psychological drama La Soledad, which follows a young woman as she attempts to escape her troubled past. The film was a critical success and won several awards, including the Grand Prize at the Morelia International Film Festival.
Marcela's most recent film is El Cielo, a love story between two young women set in modern-day Mexico. The film has been highly praised for its sensitive portrayal of a same-sex relationship and for its thoughtful exploration of the themes of identity and belonging.
Marcela Borela is an acclaimed filmmaker whose work has been widely acclaimed for its thoughtful and powerful storytelling. Her films are a powerful testament to the issues faced by women in Mexico and to the resilience of the human spirit. She is a testament to the power of art to bring about social change and to inspire and empower audiences.
