Manuel Hinojosa is a name known as a director in the Mexican cinema world. Throughout his career, he has attracted attention especially with his works in documentary and "making of" format; He has developed a unique perspective on conveying the subtleties of behind-the-scenes to the audience. The work in which Hinojosa stands out the most is the work titled Detrás de Y tu mamá también, which he prepared in 2001. This project examines the behind-the-scenes of Alfonso Cuarón's masterpiece Y tu mamá también, which left its mark on Mexican cinema. The film in question had a great impact both domestically and internationally when it was released; The documentary prepared by Hinojosa presented a valuable resource for cinema enthusiasts by revealing the creation process of that iconic production, the atmosphere on the set and the artistic decisions. In terms of closely conveying Cuarón's vision and the working dynamics of the team, this documentary has gone beyond just a "making of" product and become an interesting cinema document in itself. Hinojosa's career has paralleled Mexico's cinematic revival in the 2000s. During this period, Mexican cinema entered the world agenda as directors such as Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro made a name for themselves internationally; Names such as Hinojosa were also shaped in this vibrant environment. His approach to documenting the inner world of major productions through behind-the-scenes studies constitutes one of the cornerstones of his directorial approach. Hinojosa, who embodies his passion for cinema by recording his creative processes, takes his place among the names that contribute to Mexico's cinematic memory.