Lino Brocka
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1939-04-07 - 1991-05-22
Place of Birth: Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
Biography
Catalino "Lino" Ortiz Brocka (1939-1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. In 1983, he founded the organization Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), dedicated to helping artists address issues confronting the country. Brocka was openly gay and often incorporated LGBT themes into his films.
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Known For
1978Ciné regards
1975Manila... A Filipino Film
1982Five and the Skin
2024Brocka x Bernal
1983Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
1987Signed: Lino Brocka
1986Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema
1980The Marriage
1976Mortal
1998Lino: His Art and Life
2008