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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]
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 · Lino Brocka, the maestro of Philippine cinema, championed justice and freedom. By Justin Umali | Apr 15, 2021. ILLUSTRATION: WARREN ESPEJO. There is little doubt that Lino Brocka is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Filipino director of his age, or any age.
Lino Brocka was a Filipino director and writer known for his social realism and political commentary. He won 19 awards and was nominated for 22 more, including Cannes Film Festival jury member in 1986.
Lino O. Brocka. Si Catalino Ortiz Brocka, na mas nakilala bilang Lino Brocka, ay isa sa mga pinakamahusay na direktor sa Pilipinas na pinarangalan at kinilala, maging sa ibang bansa. Tinalakay niya sa kanyang mga pelikula ang mga paksa na pilit iniiwasan sa lipunan.
Lino Brocka was born on April 7, 1939 in Pilar, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines. He was a director and writer, known for Dirty Affair (1990), Bayan Ko (1984) and Dipped in Gold (1970). He died on May 22, 1991 in Quezon City, Philippines.
Mar 7, 2010 · Lino Brocka is possibly the best known and arguably most loved filmmaker the Philippines has ever known. He is, as filmmaker Khavn de la Cruz noted, “the ultimate icon of Philippine cinema.”
