Directing

Gabriela Nápoles

Born

1976-11-29 (49)

Place of birth

CDMX, México

Known for

Directing

Credits

10 titles

Official site

Gabriela Nápoles is a Mexican filmmaker, cinematographer, documentary director, editor and photographer based in Mexico City. She has worked in film, documentary and visual storytelling since 2006, collaborating on fiction, nonfiction and experimental projects. She is the founder of Dragón Estudios de Cine, a production, exhibition and film education initiative, and has also worked as a cinematographer and editor on independent documentaries and films. Her work has addressed subjects including gender, identity, territory, environment, childhood, human rights and social change. As a cinematographer, she has worked on projects including Ayudantes al niño, En camino a Leo and Bestiario. She d…

Known for

Following The Witch of Texcoco as she prepares for a defining concert, the film traces her fearless challenge to gender norms while celebrating Mexican tradition. In parallel, director Gabs Nápoles undergoes a personal transformation, weaving a shared exploration of identity, body, and belonging.

Portent

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Inventario

2023

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El centro

2025

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Ese Preciso Momento

2025

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¿Mi fiesta sin pueblo? ¡No!

2021

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