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Catalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 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. His body of work and life pledged to uphold anti-authoritarian politics that opposed the Marcos dictatorship at the time and continues to do so. [1]
Lino Brocka was a Filipino director and writer known for his social realism and political commentary. He won 19 awards and was a jury member at Cannes Film Festival in 1986.
- January 1, 1
- Pilar, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines
- January 1, 1
- Quezon City, Philippines
Aug 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Lino Brocka, a radical filmmaker who explored the plight of the marginalized and ignored sectors of Filipino society. Discover his socially conscious films, his awards, his struggles under the Marcos dictatorship, and his legacy.
Apr 15, 2021 · Maybe it was fate or circumstance, but Lino Brocka found himself at the perfect place at the right time. He was a young man working at the heart of Manila—in that strange lull between the end of the Second World War and the turbulence of the 1960s. It was a time of post-war anxiety and uncertainty.
Lino Brocka was a Filipino director and writer known for his realistic and social films. He was a National Artist, a Ramon Magsaysay awardee, and a critic of the Marcos regime.
- April 7, 1939
- May 22, 1991
May 14, 2024 · The 1981 film, starring Nora Aunor as a fan of a minor actor, is a landmark of Philippines cinema and a Cannes Classic. A 4K restoration of the film, which challenges the star's identity and society, will be released in France and the U.S. later this year.
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May 23, 1991 · Mr. Brocka, a human rights advocate, won international critical acclaim for his films depicting social ills in the Philippines.
