Lino Brocka

Known for
Directing
Born
April 7, 1939
Died
May 22, 1991
Born in
Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
Credits
8 titles

Catalino "Lino" Ortiz Brocka (1939-1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. 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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