Gabriel Figueroa
Mexican cinematographer (1907-1997)
Gabriel Figueroa Mateos was a Mexican cinematographer, regarded as one of the greatest cinematographers of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He worked on over 200 films, which cover a broad range of genres, and is best known for his technical dominance, his careful handling of framing and chiaroscuro, and affinity for the aesthetics of artists.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 8 films (1947–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Simon of the Desert | director, Luis Bunuel. | 43 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1963 | Autumn days | Roberto Gavaldón | 92 min | Color | ||
| 1962 | The Exterminating Angel | Luis Buñuel | 95 | B&W | ||
| 1953 | Dos Tipos De Cuidado. | Importadora Inc. | 110 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1952 | el | mla | 88 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1952 | Siempre Tuya. | Importadora Inc. | 85 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1948 | Tarzan and the mermaids. | Robert Florey | 68 min. | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1947 | The Pearl | Dancigers Oscar | 77 min. | 16mm | B&W | sound |