Signed: Lino Brocka
Originally released in 1987. Signed: Lino Brocka is a documentary film. directed by Christian Blackwood. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lino Brocka, Lorna Tolentino, and Christopher de Leon
Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Christian Blackwood profiles controversial Filipino director Lino Brocka, detailing his rags-to-riches rise in the mainstream film industry of the Philippines. Primarily using interviews with the effusive director himself, Blackwood allows Brocka to describe, in his own terms, the common thematic threads tying together his work, from his own homosexuality to the political repression suffered by Filipinos at the hands of Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorial government.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Christian Blackwood Productions
- Bavarian Television-Munich
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Signed: Lino Brocka about?
Documentary filmmaker Christian Blackwood profiles controversial Filipino director Lino Brocka, detailing his rags-to-riches rise in the mainstream film industry of the Philippines. Primarily using...
Who directed Signed: Lino Brocka?
Signed: Lino Brocka was directed by Christian Blackwood.
How long is Signed: Lino Brocka?
Signed: Lino Brocka has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Signed: Lino Brocka released?
Signed: Lino Brocka was released on October 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Signed: Lino Brocka?
The main cast of Signed: Lino Brocka includes Lino Brocka, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Jay Ilagan.