Rafael Corkidi

Mexican director or cinematographer of most of the Mexican surrealist movies of the 70s, including Jodorowsky’s movies, after which he made a series of short rare movies and documentaries and faded into obscurity. His trademarks include a penchant for open, stark or desolate natural scenery and settings, including ruins and poor villages, and heavy usage of religious symbolism. His own movies often empathize with poor and downtrodden Mexicans, and attempt at raising national pride and solidarity. In addition to his own movies, this page also lists other movies he was involved in as cinematographer. —thelastexit.net