Signed: Lino Brocka
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Doclisboa International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Blackwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Blackwood
- Original Score
- Michael Riesman
- Original Title
- Signed: Lino Brocka
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Christian Blackwood Productions, Bavarian Television-Munich, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Blackwood
Christian Blackwood
Michael Riesman
Monika Abspacher
Christian Blackwood
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Blackwood
Director
Christian Blackwood
Writer
Monika Abspacher
Editor
Christian Blackwood
Producer
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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 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.
Who directed Signed: Lino Brocka?
Signed: Lino Brocka was directed by Christian Blackwood.
Who stars in Signed: Lino Brocka?
The principal cast of Signed: Lino Brocka includes Lino Brocka, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Jay Ilagan.
When was Signed: Lino Brocka released and how long is it?
Signed: Lino Brocka was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Signed: Lino Brocka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Signed: Lino Brocka was composed by Michael Riesman.