Person
Lino Brocka
Directing · 1939–1991 · 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
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Director
Bona
Director
Insiang
Director
PX
Director
Lampang Kerubin
Director
Mother
Director
This Is My Country
Director
Chain of Love
Director
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
Director
Miguelito
Director
Filmography
- 2024Brocka x BernalSelf (archival footage)
- 2008OmensHimself
- 1998Lino: His Art and LifeSelf
- 1992LuciaScreenplay
- 1992How Are The Kids?Director
- 1991Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat KoStory
- 1991Lampang KerubinDirector
- 1991A Plea to GodDirector
- 1991Biktima ng Ligaw na SandaliDirector
- 1991Spark in the DarkDirector
- 1991Above Everything ElseDirector
- 1991Maalaala Mo KayaDirector
- 1990Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?Director
- 1990VictimDirector
- 1990All Be DamnedDirector
- 1990Dirty AffairDirector
- 1990When Forever EndsDirector
- 1989Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaDirector
- 1989Fight for UsDirector
- 1989When Will Sin Be Washed Away?Director
- 1989Macho DancerDirector
- 1988God Is Still AsleepDirector
- 1988Three Faces of LoveDirector
- 1987Signed: Lino Brocka
- 1987I Carry the WorldDirector
- 1987Be Only MineDirector
- 1986Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema
- 1986Napakasakit, Kuya EddieDirector
- 1985What Is the Color of God's Face?Director
- 1985White SlaveryDirector
- 1985MiguelitoDirector
- 1984This Is My CountryDirector
- 1984ExperienceDirector
- 1984Your Body Is MineDirector
- 1984AdulteryDirector
- 1984BonaDirector
- 1983Hot PropertyDirector
- 1983Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony RaynsSelf
- 1983Strangers in ParadiseDirector
- 1982Cain and AbelDirector
- 1982Mother DearDirector
- 1982Five and the Skin
- 1982Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palitDirector
- 1982In This CornerDirector
- 1982PXDirector
- 1981Caught in the ActDirector
- 1981Dalaga si Misis, Binata si MisterDirector
- 1981Hello, Young LoversDirector
- 1981BourgeoisDirector
- 1981ControversialDirector
- 1980Angela MarkadoDirector
- 1980The MarriageWedding Sponsor (uncredited)
- 1980Stolen LoveDirector
- 1979Your Daughter's MotherDirector
- 1979JaguarDirector
- 1979Mother, Sister, DaughterDirector
- 1979HeatStory
- 1978Rubia ServiosDirector
- 1978Hayop sa HayopDirector
- 1978Wake Up... MarujaDirector
- 1978My Father, My MotherDirector
- 1978The DancerDirector
- 1977MotherDirector
- 1977Hush Now, Little BoyDirector
- 1976InsiangDirector
- 1976Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDirector
- 1976MortalFace in the Dark
- 1975Dung-awDirector
- 1975Manila in the Claws of LightDirector
- 1975Manila... A Filipino FilmSelf
- 1974Three, Two, OneDirector
- 1974Weighed But Found WantingStory
- 1972Cherry BlossomsDirector
- 1972Villa MirandaDirector
- 1971StardoomDirector
- 1971Chain of LoveDirector
- 1971Even the Angels CriedDirector
- 1971Now!Story
- 1970Dipped in GoldDirector
- 1970Santiago!Story
- 1970The Arizona KidScreenplay
- 1970Wanted: Perfect MotherDirector
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