Movies by Paloma Baeza

Paloma Baeza is a singular cinematic talent, blending her Mexican and British heritage into a bold, visually striking style all her own. As both a director and an acclaimed actress, Baeza has carved out a distinctive niche, crafting thought-provoking films that grapple with issues of identity, social justice, and the human experience. Her breakout 2017 short film Poles Apart exemplifies Baeza's keen eye and narrative ingenuity. Blending stop-motion animation with poignant storytelling, the film earned a BAFTA Award and cemented Baeza's reputation as a bold new voice in world cinema. This penchant for visual innovation and thematic depth has carried through to her subsequent features, like the eerie, unsettling domestic horror of The House and the time-bending, genre-blending mystery of The Odds. Whether exploring the fantastical realms of Three Hares or the gritty urban landscape of Watchmen, Baeza brings a compassionate, humanistic perspective to all her work. Her films are not mere entertainments, but rather nuanced explorations of the complexities of the human condition. With each new project, Baeza solidifies her status as one of the most exciting and distinctive filmmakers working today.