A renowned Chilean writer-director and editor, she has made a significant impact in the world of filmmaking. Her educational background in philosophy and filmmaking at the University of Chile in the 1960s laid the foundation for her future success.
In 1974, she relocated to Paris, where she has been based ever since. Her documentary and feature films often explore the complex issues surrounding Latin American gender politics. While she has made significant contributions to the film industry, she is perhaps best known for her work as the regular editor and collaborator of her late husband, Raúl Ruiz.
Together, they received the Chilean Art Critics Circle's Bicentennial Award for cinema in 2010. Her work has not gone unnoticed, as she was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1988. She is often mentioned alongside other influential women filmmakers, including Angelina Vázquez and Marilú Mallet, as a key figure in Chilean exile.
In recognition of her contributions to the world of cinema, a retrospective of her work as a director was held at Stanford University in May 2008.
