Ishmael Bernal

Ishmael Bernal (September 30, 1938 – June 2, 1996) was a Filipino film director. He was known for his films that express social injustices and reflect on the struggles of ordinary Filipinos. In the 1970s, he was recognized as the Director of the Decade by the Catholic Mass Media Awards. In 2001, he was awarded National Artist for Cinema in the  Philippines.


Notable works
Himala (1982) - means "miracle", tells a story of a young girl Elsa who reveals her connection to the Virgin Mary.
Nunal sa Tubig (1976) - written by Jorge Arago and directed by Bernal, tells about a love triangle between Maria, Chedeng, and Benjamin in a village at Laguna de Bay.
City After Dark (1980)
Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (1989)

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Category:1938 births
Category:1996 deaths
Category:Filipino movie directors
Category:Filipino screenwriters
Category:Filipino movie producers