Birthday
1939-04-07
Died
1991-05-22
Birthplace
Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines
Gender
Male
Known For
Directing
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.
