Lino Brocka

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Lino Brocka

Directing April 7, 1939

Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines

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…

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Ciné regards

Ciné regards

5.0 1978 TV Show
Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya

6.9 1991 TV Show
Manila in the Claws of Light

Manila in the Claws of Light

7.4 1975 Movie
Insiang

Insiang

7.0 1976 Movie
Macho Dancer

Macho Dancer

6.8 1989 Movie
Bona

Bona

6.6 1984 Movie
This Is My Country

This Is My Country

7.1 1984 Movie
Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel

7.1 1982 Movie
Weighed But Found Wanting

Weighed But Found Wanting

7.5 1974 Movie
Fight for Us

Fight for Us

6.9 1989 Movie
Jaguar

Jaguar

6.3 1979 Movie
Five and the Skin

Five and the Skin

6.4 1982 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Brocka x Bernal

    Movie Self (archival footage)

  2. 2008
    Omens

    Movie Himself

  3. 1998
    Lino: His Art and Life

    Movie Self

  4. 1992
    How Are The Kids?

    Movie Director

  5. 1992
    Lucia

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1991
    Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

    Movie Story

  7. 1991
    Lampang Kerubin

    Movie Director

  8. 1991
    A Plea to God

    Movie Director

  9. 1991
    Biktima ng Ligaw na Sandali

    Movie Director

  10. 1991
    Spark in the Dark

    Movie Director

  11. 1991
    Maalaala Mo Kaya

    TV show Director

  12. 1991
    Sa Kabila ng Lahat

    Movie Director

  13. 1990
    Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

    Movie Director

  14. 1990
    Victim

    Movie Director

  15. 1990
    All Be Damned

    Movie Director

  16. 1990
    Dirty Affair

    Movie Director

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  1. 1990
    When Forever Ends

    Movie Director

  2. 1989
    Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

    Movie Director

  3. 1989
    Fight for Us

    Movie Director

  4. 1989
    When Will Sin Be Washed Away?

    Movie Director

  5. 1989
    Macho Dancer

    Movie Director

  6. 1988
    God Is Still Asleep

    Movie Director

  7. 1988
    Three Faces of Love

    Movie Director

  8. 1987
    Signed: Lino Brocka

    Movie

  9. 1987
    I Carry the World

    Movie Director

  10. 1987
    Be Only Mine

    Movie Director

  11. 1986
    Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema

    Movie

  12. 1986
    Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie

    Movie Director

  13. 1985
    What Is the Color of God's Face?

    Movie Director

  14. 1985
    White Slavery

    Movie Director

  15. 1985
    Miguelito

    Movie Director

  16. 1984
    This Is My Country

    Movie Director

  17. 1984
    Experience

    Movie Director

  18. 1984
    Your Body Is Mine

    Movie Director

  19. 1984
    Adultery

    Movie Director

  20. 1984
    Bona

    Movie Director

  21. 1983
    Hot Property

    Movie Director

  22. 1983
    Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns

    Movie Self

  23. 1983
    Strangers in Paradise

    Movie Director

  24. 1982
    Cain and Abel

    Movie Director