Ishmael Bernal
Filipino director and filmmaker (1938–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Philippine name for natural children, there is no middle name nor paternal family name, but the surname or maternal family name is Bernal.
Ishmael Bernal (September 30, 1938 – June 2, 1996) was a Filipino filmmaker, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for his melodramas, particularly with feminist and moral issues, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Nunal sa Tubig (1976), City After Dark (1980), Relasyon (1982), Himala (1982), and Hinugot sa Langit (1985). He was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.
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Ishmael Eugine Bernal | |
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![]() Ishmael Bernal from the Order of National Artists (NCCA) | |
Born | Ishmael Bernal (1938-09-30)September 30, 1938 |
Died | June 2, 1996(1996-06-02) (aged 57) |
Occupation | Film director |
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