Lino Brocka

Directing

Born: 1939-04-07
Died: 1991-05-22
From: Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.5

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.

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Awards & Nominations6 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

National Artist of the Philippines

1997
🏆 Won

FAMAS Award for Best Director

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak

1991
🏆 Won

Ramon Magsaysay Award

1985
🏆 Won

Sutherland Trophy

This Is My Country

1984
🏆 Won

FAMAS Award for Best Director

1980
🏆 Won

Bantayog ng mga Bayani honoree

Acting10 titles

Directing61 titles

Writing9 titles