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Rafael Corkidi(1930-2013)

  • Cinematographer
  • Director
  • Writer
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Rafael Corkidi was born on 20 May 1930 in Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. He was a cinematographer and director, known for El Topo (1970), Pafnucio Santo (1977) and Deseos (1977). He died on 18 September 2013 in Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico.
BornMay 20, 1930
DiedSeptember 18, 2013(83)
BornMay 20, 1930
DiedSeptember 18, 2013(83)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

Known for

Alejandro Jodorowsky and Brontis Jodorowsky in El Topo (1970)
El Topo
7.2
  • Cinematographer
  • 1970
Pafnucio Santo (1977)
Pafnucio Santo
6.7
  • Cinematographer
  • 1977
Deseos (1977)
Deseos
6.3
  • Cinematographer
  • 1977
Rulfo aeternum
  • Cinematographer
  • 1992

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Pasajeros de Luvina
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1993
  • Rulfo aeternum
    • Cinematographer
    • 1992
  • Folklor (1991)
    Folklor
    • Cinematographer
    • 1991
  • Forjadores
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1990
  • Querida Benita
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1989
  • Señores y señoras
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1988
  • Relatos
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1986
  • Figuras de la Pasión (1984)
    Figuras de la Pasión
    6.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 1984
  • Autorretratos I: Heberto Castillo
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1981
  • Autorretratos II: Rufino Tamayo
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1981
  • Autorretratos III: Julio Castillo
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1981
  • No más
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1981
  • Deseos (1977)
    Deseos
    6.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 1977
  • Primer informe de gobierno: Lic. Jose Lopez Portillo
    • Cinematographer
    • 1977
  • Pafnucio Santo (1977)
    Pafnucio Santo
    6.7
    • Cinematographer
    • 1977

Director

  • El maestro prodigioso (2010)
    El maestro prodigioso
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Urbano y Natalia
    Short
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Rulfo aeternum
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Folklor (1991)
    Folklor
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Murmullos
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Forjadores
    Short
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Querida Benita
    Short
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Señores y señoras
    Short
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Huelga
    Short
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Relatos
    Short
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Figuras de la Pasión (1984)
    Figuras de la Pasión
    6.4
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Las lupitas (1984)
    Las lupitas
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Hoy cuentos y canciones
    Short
    • Director
    • 1982
  • Mi señor Don Quijote
    Short
    • Director
    • 1982
  • Autorretratos I: Heberto Castillo
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1981

Writer

  • El maestro prodigioso (2010)
    El maestro prodigioso
    • Writer
    • 2010
  • Rulfo aeternum
    • adaptation
    • 1992
  • Folklor (1991)
    Folklor
    • Writer
    • 1991
  • Murmullos
    • Writer
    • 1991
  • Forjadores
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • Figuras de la Pasión (1984)
    Figuras de la Pasión
    6.4
    • Writer
    • 1984
  • Hoy cuentos y canciones
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Deseos (1977)
    Deseos
    6.3
    • Writer
    • 1977
  • Pafnucio Santo (1977)
    Pafnucio Santo
    6.7
    • Writer
    • 1977
  • Auandar Anapu (el que cayó del cielo) (1975)
    Auandar Anapu (el que cayó del cielo)
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1975
  • Son dedicado al mundo
    5.5
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1972
  • Mexico 68. Instantaneas (1968)
    Mexico 68. Instantaneas
    5.9
    Short
    • writer
    • 1968

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Corkidi
  • Born
    • May 20, 1930
    • Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
  • Died
    • September 18, 2013
    • Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico(stroke)

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    He is a cinematographer, film director and screenwriter.

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