David Gurfinkel

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David Gurfinkel (born December 12, 1938 in Tel Aviv) is an Israeli cinematographer. [1] [2]

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He is the father of filmmaker Jonathan Gurfinkel. [3]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. "David Gurfinkel". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  2. "Rotten Tomatoes: Movies | TV Shows | Movie Trailers | Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  3. "'Six Acts': Power and Sex Among Israeli Teens". Haaretz. Retrieved 2022-03-23.