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Lino Brocka portrait

Lino Brocka

8 films

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.

Where to Start with Lino Brocka

Lino Brocka appears in 8 drama films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Manila in the Claws of Light, Insiang, Weighed But Found Wanting, a strong place to start exploring Lino Brocka's drama work.

Manila in the Claws of Light 7.4

Manila in the Claws of Light

1975
Insiang 7.1

Insiang

1976
Weighed But Found Wanting 7.5

Weighed But Found Wanting

1974

Lino Brocka: Drama Films 8

Weighed But Found Wanting 7.5

Weighed But Found Wanting

1974
Manila in the Claws of Light 7.4

Manila in the Claws of Light

1975
Three, Two, One 7.1

Three, Two, One

1974
Insiang 7.1

Insiang

1976
This Is My Country 7.1

This Is My Country

1984
Cain and Abel 7.1

Cain and Abel

1982
Bona 6.6

Bona

1984
My Father, My Mother 5.1

My Father, My Mother

1978

Frequent Collaborators

Hilda Koronel Hilda Koronel 4 films together Phillip Salvador Phillip Salvador 4 films together Christopher de Leon Christopher de Leon 2 films together Lolita Rodriguez Lolita Rodriguez 2 films together Mario O'Hara Mario O'Hara 2 films together Mona Lisa Mona Lisa 2 films together