Bayan ko lino brocka biography

Filipino film director (1939–1991)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ortiz and the surname or paternal family name is Brocka.

Catalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director.

He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. His filmography often addressed the country's societal issues, and despite his initial closeness with the Marcos family, his work eventually grew to have anti-authoritarian themes in opposition to the Marcos dictatorship.^[1][2][3]

He co-founded the organization Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), dedicated to helping artists address issues confronting the country, and the Free the Artist Movement.^{[4][5][better source needed]} He was a member of the Coalition for the Restoration of Democracy.^[6]

He directed