Mira Hamermesh

Born: 1923-07-15 in Łódź, Poland

Died: 2012-02-19

Known For: Directing

Biography

Mira Hamermesh (1923-2012) was considered one of the most gifted documentary makers of her generation. Born to a middle-class Jewish family in Poland but spending most of her working life in the UK, she was a passionate feminist whose main subjects were women, war and social injustice. She was also the author, and a painter of distinction, with exhibitions in Jerusalem and London.

Filmography

1987

Talking to the enemy - Voices of sorrow and rage ... (Director)

1985

Maids and Madams ... (Director)

1967

Passport ... (Director)