Lino Brocka

Director, Actor, Writer

April 7, 1939 — May 22, 1991 (52 years)
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.

Known For

  • Manila in the Claws of Light
    Manila in the Claws of Light
  • Insiang
    Insiang
  • Bayan Ko
    Bayan Ko
  • Cain at Abel
    Cain at Abel
  • Macho Dancer
    Macho Dancer
  • Fight for Us
    Fight for Us
  • Bona
    Bona
  • I Carry the World
    I Carry the World
  • Maging akin ka lamang
    Maging akin ka lamang
  • Signed: Lino Brocka
    Signed: Lino Brocka
  • Babangon ako't dudurugin kita
    Babangon ako't dudurugin kita
  • Dirty Affair
    Dirty Affair
  • Memories
    Memories
    31 Seasons
  • Victim
    Victim
  • A Plea to God
    A Plea to God
  • Santiago!
    Santiago!