Lino Brocka was born on April 7, 1939 in Pilar, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines. He was a director and writer, known for Gumapang ka sa lusak (1990), Tubog sa ginto (1970) and Bayan Ko - In meinem Land (1984). He died on May 22, 1991 in Quezon City, Philippines.
