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3 days ago · by Vicky Huang. Born into a working-class Filipino family, Lino Brocka ascended to fame by shooting studio films—often comic book adaptations—at a dizzying, Fassbinderian pace. 1 Although it raked tremendous success, his commercial trajectory sharply careened in 1972 after President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law.
Aug 10, 2024 · It will be full-blown nostalgia time when Lino Brocka’s Bona closes the 20 th Cinemalaya at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay on Saturday, August 10, 8:30 p.m. with lead stars Nora Aunor and Phillip Salvador in attendance.
Aug 2, 2024 · “Brocka X Bernal,” a documentary on the life and work of two of the most influential Filipino filmmakers, National Artists for Film Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal, is set to premiere in this year’s Cinemalaya .
1 day ago · National Artist Lino Brocka, honored with the award in 1997, was a staunch advocate for “freedom of expression” in Philippine cinema. His work, including 66 films, portrayed the struggles of marginalized communities and contributed significantly to the cultural landscape.
2 days ago · Directed by National Artist Lino Brocka, ‘Bona’ tells the story of the middle-class student Bona (National Artist Nora Aunor), who develops an extreme infatuation with bit player Gardo ...
Aug 4, 2024 · ‘A lot of Lino Brocka in us’ Nanding is the film’s narrator, “the voice of people who are powerless,” he observed.
Aug 6, 2024 · Brocka X Bernal, a documentary on the life and work of Philippine National Artists for Film Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal, is set to be screened on August 8 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The film highlights the profound impact of the two legendary directors of Philippine cinema.
