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Lino Brocka
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.
Birthday
1939-04-07
Place of birth
Sorsogon, Philippines
Death day
1991-05-22