Lino Brocka
DirectingBorn: 1939-04-07Place of Birth: Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
Biography
Catalino "Lino" Ortiz Brocka 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.
Known For
Ciné regards
Self
Manila... A Filipino Film
Self
Brocka x Bernal
Self (archival footage)
Five and the Skin
Signed: Lino Brocka
The Marriage
Wedding Sponsor (uncredited)
Mortal
Face in the Dark
Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema
Lino: His Art and Life
Self
Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
Self