Lino Brocka
Birth date
April 7, 1939
Death date
May 22, 1991
Place of birth
Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
Profession
Directing
Age
52 years
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.
