Mira Hamermesh

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Female

Birthday 1923-07-15

Deathday 2012-02-19 (88 years old)

Place of Birth Łódź, Poland

Also Known As Mira Hamermesh

Mira Hamermesh

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.

Known For

Director

1985
Maids and Madams

as Director

1967
Passport

as Director

Writer

1985
1967
Passport

as Writer

Producer

1967
Passport

as Producer