Ana Mendieta if (2023) is a 3D animation, riveting cinematic homage to the influential Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta. This film masterfully traces the trajectory of her pioneering work in performance art, especially her profound connection with nature. The film navigates through Mendieta’s artistic journey, shedding light on the fluctuating tides of emotions she experienced. As the film unfolds, the audience is drawn into intense happiness and profound sorrow, reflecting the artist’s emotional spectrum. By reconstructing her historical performances, the film beautifully captures these contrasting emotions. Each natural scenario in the film serves as a backdrop for Mendieta’s earth-body performances, providing the audience an immersive experience of her unique artistic vision. These depictions embody Mendieta’s innovative approach to art and mirror the ebb and flow of her emotional life.