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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- 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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lino%20Brocka
Frequently asked questions
When was Lino Brocka born?
April 7, 1939 – May 22, 1991.
Where is Lino Brocka from?
Lino Brocka is from Pilar, Philippines.
What does Lino Brocka do?
Lino Brocka works as film director, screenwriter, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.