Rafael Montero (born 9 October 1953 in Mexico City) is a Mexican film director and screenwriter associated with the Nuevo Cine Mexicano movement. He studied cinematography at CUEC, part of National Autonomous University of Mexico, and has worked across feature films, television, and documentaries. His films include Cilantro y perejil (1996), El costo de la vida, Corazones rotos, Rumbos paralelos, and Lady Rancho.
Rafael Montero has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Signature works include 37 Kms, Lady Rancho, Parallel Courses. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.