The renowned woman director of Mexican cinema, whose groundbreaking career has left an indelible mark on the industry, initially pursued a degree in Sociology at the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) before furthering her education in Film Production at the esteemed University Center of Film Studies (CUEC) in Mexico City.
As an assistant director, she collaborated with Alberto Cortés on the 1984 film Amor a la vuelta de la esquina, marking the beginning of her illustrious career. Subsequently, she crafted a series of live-action shorts in Super 8 and 16 mm. format.
Novaro's subsequent breakthrough came with the release of Azul celeste, a poignant short film that revolves around a pregnant woman's quest to find her husband in Mexico City, which was later featured as an episode in the 1988 feature film Historias de la ciudad. Her debut feature film, Lola, premiered in 1989, followed by the critically acclaimed Danzón in 1991.
The short film Otoñal, released in 1992, showcased her exceptional storytelling prowess, while Jardín del edén, El (1994) solidified her reputation as a masterful filmmaker. Novaro's distinctive style, characterized by the meticulous use of colors, has led to her being regarded as an expressionist director.
Her work has garnered widespread acclaim in Europe, particularly in Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, where she has been hailed as a visionary filmmaker. In her native Mexico, she is revered as a trailblazing pioneer in an industry long dominated by men. The instant success of Danzón in Mexico and its subsequent international acclaim have cemented her status as a leading figure in Mexican cinema.
