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.
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Catalino Ortiz Brocka 7 April 1939 Pilar, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines
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Died |
22 May 1991 (aged 52) Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Zodiac | Aries |
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