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Rafael Corkidi

Mexican cinematographer, film director and screenwriter (1930-2013) · Mexico · On the map · Directors · Died at 83

Rafael Corkidi Acriche was a Mexican cinematographer, film director and screenwriter. He began his career as a cinematographer and contributed to the visual style and cinematography in three films directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky in Mexico, Fando y Lis, El Topo, and The Holy Mountain.

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2013Died18 September 20132010The Prodigious TeacherFilm, Director, Writer1992Rulfo aeternumFilm, Director, Writer1989Querida BenitaFilm, Director1984Figuras de la pasiónFilm, Director, WriterLas LupitasFilm, 1984Director1983DesiresFilm, Director, Writer1977Holy PafnucioFilm, Director, Writer1975Auandar AnapuFilm, Director, Writer1974Amigo campesinoFilm, Director1972Angels and CherubsFilm, DirectorFando and LisFilm, 1972Fando's Father / Well-Dressed Man with Beard (uncredited)Song Dedicated to the World and Friends Who Accompany ItFilm, 1972Director, Writer1968Mexico 68: SnapshotsFilm, Director, Writer1930Born20 May 1930

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Eventually he became a director in his own right, including films such as Angels and Cherubs, Auandar Anapu, Pafnucio Santo and Deseos, his last film before he decided to pioneer video as a mean of expression.

Country
Mexico
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2013 · aged 83

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