Movies by Mariem Pérez Riera

Mariem Pérez Riera is a Puerto Rican filmmaker whose rich, thoughtful documentaries and dramas have captivated audiences worldwide. With a keen eye for detail and a deep commitment to showcasing the lived experiences of her fellow Puerto Ricans, Pérez Riera's work is both intimately personal and broadly resonant. Whether chronicling the life of iconic entertainer Rita Moreno in the acclaimed 2021 documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It or exploring the immigrant experience in films like Croatto: La huella de un emigrante, Pérez Riera brings an empathetic, nuanced perspective to her subjects. Her ability to balance sweeping historical narratives with intimate character studies is on full display in San Juan, más allá de las murallas, a visually striking love letter to the Puerto Rican capital. Across her diverse filmography, which also includes the drama Maldeamores and the music documentary Ten in Music, Pérez Riera emerges as a singularly talented storyteller, one who deftly weaves together the personal and the political to craft films that are both enlightening and emotionally resonant. As she continues to explore the rich cultural tapestry of her homeland, Pérez Riera's filmmaking has only grown more assured and ambitious. With the forthcoming 2026 release Nunca digas nunca, she is poised to further cement her status as one of the most vital and visionary voices in contemporary Puerto Rican cinema.