7 April 1939† 22 May 1991 (aged 52) Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
Directed
69
Written
11
Movies
10
Shows
1
Biography
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.
