Lino Brocka

Lino Brocka

Actor · Director · Writer

Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
April 7, 1939

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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Representative Works

Insiang
Insiang
7.1
/ Tagalogian
Bona
Bona
6.6
/ English
Manila in the Claws of Light
Manila in the Claws of Light
7.4
/ Tagalogian
Fight for Us
Fight for Us
6.9
/ Tagalogian
Macho Dancer
Macho Dancer
6.8
/ Tagalogian
Rubia Servios
Rubia Servios
10.0
/ Tagalogian
I Carry the World
I Carry the World
4.7
/ Tagalogian
This Is My Country
This Is My Country
7.1
/ Tagalogian
Mother
Mother
7.0
/ Tagalogian
Weighed But Found Wanting
Weighed But Found Wanting
7.5
/ Tagalogian
PX
PX
3.7
/ Tagalogian
The Dancer
The Dancer
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/ Tagalogian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Insiang
1976Nominee

Best Director

Insiang

Bona
1984Nominee

Best Director

Bona

Manila in the Claws of Light
1975Nominee

Best Director

Manila in the Claws of Light

Career Highlights

Fight for Us
1989Highlight

Best Director

Fight for Us

Macho Dancer
1989Highlight

Best Director

Macho Dancer

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