Ishmael Bernal
Ishmael Eugine Bernal | |
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Ishmael Bernal from the Order of National Artists (NCCA) | |
| Born | Ishmael Bernal September 30, 1938 |
| Died | June 2, 1996 (aged 57) |
| Resting place | Libingan ng mga Bayani |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
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). Considered one of the greatest filmmakers in the Philippines, he was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.