Filmography
NB: Official English titles (if available) are under "Title"; literal translations are under "Notes"
| Year | Film | Functioned as | Notes | ||
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| Director | Writer | Actor | |||
| 2012 | Sa Ngalan ng Ina (TV series) |
Yes | Translation: "In the name of the mother". Co-directed with Jon Red | ||
| 2010 | Ang paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio | Yes | Yes | Translation: "The Trial of Andres Bonifacio" Presented at the 2010 Cinemalaya Film Festival - Directors' Showcase |
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| 2003 | Babae sa Breakwater (Woman at the Breakwater) |
Yes | Yes | Cinemanila International Film Festival - Best Director (nominated) Gawad Urian - Best Direction and Best Screenplay (nominated) Young Critics' Circle - Best Screenplay (nominated) |
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| 2000 | Pangarap ng Puso (Demons) |
Yes | Yes | Translation: "the dream of the heart" Co-written with Red de Castro and Rosario Cruz Lucero. Uses poems by Amado Hernandez, Florentino Collantes and Denise O'Hara |
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| 1999 | Sindak | Yes | Translation: "Terror" | ||
| 1999 | Sisa | Yes | Yes | Based on the character in Jose Rizal's novel Noli me Tangere. Young Critics Circle - Best Direction (won), Best Screenplay (won) |
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| 1998 | Babae sa Bubungang Lata (Woman on a Tin Roof) |
Yes | Yes | adapted from a play by Agapito Joaquin |
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| 1997 | Manananggal in Manila | Yes | "Manananggal" refers to a winged vampire-like mythical creature in Philippine folklore (usually a woman) whose body separates from the lower trunk | ||
| 1997 | Mama Dito sa Aking Puso (Mother in My Heart) |
Yes | Directed by Frank Rivera | ||
| 1994 | Fatima Buen Story | Yes | Gawad Urian - Best Director (won) | ||
| 1994 | Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty | Yes | |||
| 1989 | Gabriela | Yes | As Ador | ||
| 1987 | Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (Three Mothers, One Child) |
Yes | Yes | co-written with Frank Garcia | |
| 1987 | Takot Ako, Eh! | Yes | Yes | Translation: "I'm afraid, eh!" Co-written with Tito Rey |
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| 1987 | Prinsesang Gusgusin | Yes | Translation: "Scruffy Princess" | ||
| 1986 | Halimaw (segment "Halimaw sa Banga") |
Yes | Yes | As "Abe" Other segments directed by Christopher de Leon Metro Manila Film Festival - Best Director (won) Main title means "monster", while the segment title translates to "monster in the big jar" |
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| 1986 | Bagong Hari | Yes | Translation: "New King" | Gawad Urian - Best Direction (nominated) | |
| 1985 | Bed Sins | Yes | |||
| 1984 | Bulaklak sa City Jail | Yes | Translation: "The Flower in City Jail" FAMAS Awards - Best Director (nominated) Gawad Uwian - Best Director (nominated) Metro Manila Film Festival - Best Director (won) |
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| 1984 | Condemned | Yes | Yes | co-written with Jose Javier Reyes | |
| 1984 | Ibulong Mo sa Puso | Yes | Translation: Whisper to the Heart | ||
| 1983 | To Mama with Love | Yes | |||
| 1983 | Uhaw sa Pag-ibig | Yes | Translation "thirst/thirsty for love" | ||
| 1981 | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Yes | Translation: How much do I love you | ||
| 1981 | Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? | Yes | Yes | Translation: "Why is the sky blue"? Co-written with Lydia Collantes Villegas and Greg Tadeo FAMAS Awards - Best Director (nominated) |
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| 1980 | Kastilyong Buhangin | Yes | Yes | Translation: "Sandcastles" | |
| 1980 | Kasal? | Yes | Translation: "Wedding?" Directed by Laurice Guillen |
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| 1979 | Marcelino pan y vino (TV movie) |
Yes | |||
| 1978 | Rubia Servios | Yes | Directed by Lino Brocka Metro Manila Film Festival - Best Screenplay (won) |
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| 1978 | Gumising Ka, Maruja | Yes | Translation: "Wake up, Maruja" As Freddie Directed by Lino Brocka |
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| 1977 | Hayop sa Hayop | Yes | Translation: "An animal for an animal" Directed by Lino Brocka |
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| 1977 | Mga Bilanggong Birhen | Yes | Yes | Translation: Virgin Prisoners" Co-directed with Romy Suzara |
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| 1977 | Tahan na, Empoy, Tahan | Yes | Translation: "Be still, Empoy, be still" Directed by Lino Brocka |
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| 1975 | Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (Manila in the Claws of Neon) |
Yes | Title literally means "Manila in the Claws of Light" Directed by Lino Brocka. Based on the novel by Edgardo Reyes. |
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| 1976 | Tatlong Taóng Walang Diyos (Three Godless Years) |
Yes | Yes | Can also be translated as "Three Years Without God" FAMAS Awards - Best Director (nominated) NB: accent placed on the "o" in "Taong" because there is a similar Tagalog word (with a different accent) which means "person/human being" (táo/táong) |
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| 1976 | Insiang | Yes | Yes | As "Berto the Leper". Directed by Lino Brocka. Co-written with Lamberto E. Aquino | |
| 1976 | Mortal | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1974 | Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (You Are Weighed But Found Wanting) |
Yes | Yes | As Berto the Leper (Bertong Ketongin) Directed by and co-written with Lino Brocka |
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| 1974 | Tatlo Dalawa Isa | Yes | Yes | Translation: "Three, Two One" Acting as Miguelito in the "Bukas, Madilim Bukas" (Tomorrow, It's Dark Tomorrow) segment Directed by Lino Brocka |
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| 1971 | Lumuha Pati Mga Anghel | Yes | Translation: "Even Angels Cried" Directed by Lino Brocka |
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| 1971 | Cadena de Amor | Yes | Directed by Lino Brocka | ||
| 1971 | Tubog sa Ginto | Yes | Translation: "Goldplated" As Diego Directed by Lino Brocka |
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| 1971 | Stardoom | Yes | As Emong Perez. Directed by Lino Brocka | ||
| 1970 | Santiago | Yes | As "Diego". Directed by Lino Brocka | ||
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