Gabriel Beristain Biography

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GABRIEL BERISTAIN B.S.C./A.S.C. (Cinematographer, Director Of Photography), born in Mexico, grew up in a theatrical family. His father, Luis Beristain (Luis Bunel's “Exterminating Angel”) was a popular Mexican actor. His own interest in filmmaking sparked when he became actively involved in the independent-film movement.

In 1977, Beristain moved to Europe, where he worked as a documentarian and news cameraman following political, social and ecological issues. He settled in England, where he attended The National Film and Television School. In 1987, he was honored with The Silver Bear at The Berlin Film Festival for his photography for Derek Jarman's “Caravaggio.” Noted for his skill with action, Beristain's credits include “The Ring Two,” “Blade: Trinity,” “S.W.A.T.,” “Blade II,” “Dolores Claiborne” and “The Spanish Prisoner” for director David Mamet. He also recently shot “The Sentinel” for New Regency and the upcoming “The Invisible” for Spyglass Entertainment.

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GABRIEL BERISTAIN (Director of Photography) includes among his latest film credits “Blade: Trinity” and “Blade II,” and the actioner “S.W.A.T.” In 1987, Beristain was honored with the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival for his lensing of Derek Jarman's “Caravaggio,” only his third feature as a cinematographer.

Born in Mexico, Beristain is the son of famed Mexican actor Luis Beristain. Moving to Europe, the younger Beristain worked as a documentary and newsreel cameraman covering sensitive political, social and ecological issues. He later settled in England where he attended the prestigious National Film and Television School.

His first major feature as a director of photography was Mike Newell's “The Good Father,” starring Anthony Hopkins. Beristain's more recent film work includes “The Spanish Prisoner,” “Dolores Claiborne,” “Bound by Honor,” “The Distinguished Gentleman” and “K2.”

Gabriel Beristain Filmography

Camera, Tape & Film Credits

The Sentinel (2006)

The Shaggy Dog (2006)

The Ring Two (2005)

Blade: Trinity (2004)

S.W.A.T. (2003)

Blade II (2002)

Bloody Proof (2000)

Molly (1999)

Russell Mulcahy's Tale of The Mummy (1999)

The Green Mile (1999)