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Lino Brocka(1939-1991)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Actor
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Lino Brocka
"Signed: Lino Brocka" is an intimate conversation with the Filipino film director who brought passion, creativity and recognition to Philippine cinema. This feature, which won the 1988 Peace Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, captures how Brockas passionate and energetic soul in person was seamlessly conveyed on-screen in his films.
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Signed: Lino Brocka (1987)
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Lino Brocka was born on 7 April 1939 in Pilar, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines. He was a writer and director, known for Dirty Affair (1990), Bayan Ko (1984) and Above Everything Else (1991). He died on 22 May 1991 in Quezon City, Philippines.
BornApril 7, 1939
DiedMay 22, 1991(52)
BornApril 7, 1939
DiedMay 22, 1991(52)
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  • Awards
    • 19 wins & 22 nominations total

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Known for

Dina Bonnevie and Eddie Garcia in Dirty Affair (1990)
Dirty Affair
6.7
  • Director
  • 1990
Bayan Ko (1984)
Bayan Ko
7.1
  • Director
  • 1984
Above Everything Else (1991)
Above Everything Else
6.9
  • Director
  • 1991
Dipped in Gold (1970)
Dipped in Gold
8.1
  • Writer
  • 1970

Credits

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Writer

  • Lino Brocka in National Anarchist: Lino Brocka (2023)
    National Anarchist: Lino Brocka
    4.1
    • Writer
    • 2023
  • Pasan ko ang daigdig
    9.0
    TV Series
    • based on the novel by
    • 2007–2008
  • Lucia (1992)
    Lucia
    6.9
    • screenplay
    • 1992
  • Huwag mong salingin ang sugat ko (1991)
    Huwag mong salingin ang sugat ko
    • story
    • 1991
  • Init (1979)
    Init
    8.1
    • story
    • 1979
  • Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo (1976)
    Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
    7.6
    • story
    • 1976
  • Weighed But Found Wanting (1974)
    Weighed But Found Wanting
    7.5
    • story
    • 1974
  • Stardoom (1971)
    Stardoom
    8.1
    • screenplay
    • 1971
  • Now (1971)
    Now
    • story & screenplay
    • 1971
  • Dipped in Gold (1970)
    Dipped in Gold
    8.1
    • screenplay
    • 1970
  • Boots Anson-Roa, Jay Ilagan, Hilda Koronel, Fernando Poe Jr., and Dante Rivero in Santiago! (1970)
    Santiago!
    7.0
    • story and screenplay
    • 1970
  • The Arizona Kid (1970)
    The Arizona Kid
    5.1
    • story & screenplay
    • 1970
  • Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
    Wanted: Perfect Mother
    7.7
    • screenplay
    • 1970

Director

  • Makiusap ka sa Diyos (1991)
    Makiusap ka sa Diyos
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Gabby Concepcion, Christopher De Leon, and Lorna Tolentino in Spark in the Dark (1991)
    Spark in the Dark
    8.0
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Charo Santos-Concio in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
    Maalaala Mo Kaya
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Above Everything Else (1991)
    Above Everything Else
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1991
  • How Are the Kids? (1990)
    How Are the Kids?
    5.9
    • Director (segment "Oca")
    • 1990
  • Ama... Bakit mo ako pinabayaan? (1990)
    Ama... Bakit mo ako pinabayaan?
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Biktima (1990)
    Biktima
    6.0
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Hahamakin lahat (1990)
    Hahamakin lahat
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Dina Bonnevie and Eddie Garcia in Dirty Affair (1990)
    Dirty Affair
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Eddie Garcia, Princess Punzalan, Gretchen Barretto, Gary Valenciano, Aurora Salve, and Helen Vela in Kung tapos na ang kailanman (1990)
    Kung tapos na ang kailanman
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Sharon Cuneta, Christopher De Leon, Hilda Koronel, and Bembol Roco in Babangon ako't dudurugin kita (1989)
    Babangon ako't dudurugin kita
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Kailan mahuhugasan ang kasalanan? (1989)
    Kailan mahuhugasan ang kasalanan?
    9.2
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Orapronobis (1989)
    Orapronobis
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Natutulog pa ang diyos? (1988)
    Natutulog pa ang diyos?
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Daniel Fernando and William Lorenzo in Macho Dancer (1988)
    Macho Dancer
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1988

Actor

  • The Marriage (1980)
    The Marriage
    7.5
    • Wedding Sponsor (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • Mortal (1976)
    Mortal
    7.8
    • Mukha sa dilim
    • 1976

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Signed: Lino Brocka trailer
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Signed: Lino Brocka trailer

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Lino O. Brocka
  • Born
    • April 7, 1939
    • Pilar, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines
  • Died
    • May 22, 1991
    • Quezon City, Philippines(road accident)
  • Relatives
    • Q. Allan Brocka(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    Stage play: Larawan - Director, at Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986
  • Quotes
    They may gag and blindfold you, silence and imprison you, but they will never be able to destroy what made you an artist in the first place- your brave and continuing dedication to the human race.
  • Trademarks
      films rich in realism and social commentary

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