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Public records list Lino Brocka as a film director, screenwriter and actor. Lino Brocka was born on April 7, 1939 in Pilar, Philippines. Death is recorded on May 22, 1991, at the age of 52. Education on record includes University of the Philippines. Awards on record include National Artist of the Philippines (1997), Sutherland Trophy (1984), FAMAS Award for Best Director (1980, 1991) and 2 more.
My Take
Brocka is, to me, the conscience of Philippine cinema. Trained at the University of the Philippines, he aimed his camera straight at poverty and injustice, and what I respect most is how his work evolved from early closeness with the Marcos circle into open defiance of the dictatorship. That kind of moral turn takes real courage. A National Artist and a Sutherland Trophy winner, he earned recognition far beyond his country, which tells you the craft matched the conviction. Losing him at fifty-two in 1991 feels like a genuine loss. I deeply admire filmmakers who plant themselves on the side of the powerless and never flinch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lino Brocka
- Name (Japanese)
- リノ・ブロッカ
- Reading
- りの・ぶろっか
- Born
- April 7, 1939 – May 22, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Pilar, Philippines
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of the Philippines
Awards & achievements
- 1997 National Artist of the Philippines
- 1984 Sutherland Trophy
- 1991 FAMAS Award for Best Director
- 1985 Ramon Magsaysay Award
- 1980 FAMAS Award for Best Director
- Bantayog ng mga Bayani honoree
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lino%20Brocka
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983322
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lino Brocka born?
Born April 7, 1939.
When did Lino Brocka die?
Died May 22, 1991, aged 52.
Where was Lino Brocka from?
Lino Brocka was from Pilar, Philippines.
What did Lino Brocka do?
Lino Brocka worked as film director, screenwriter, actor.
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