Biography
Ishmael Bernal was a Filipino film, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for melodramas with feminist and moral themes, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Pagdating sa Dulo (1971), Nunal sa Tubig (1976), Manila by Night (1980), Himala (1982), and Working Girls (1984). Bernal was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Brocka x Bernal
Character: Self (archival footage)
MOVIE • 2024
Himala Ngayon
Character:
MOVIE • 2012
Noli Me Tangere
Character: Kapitan Valentin
TV • 1993
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare
Character:
MOVIE • 1993
Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1983
Annie Batungbakal
Character:
MOVIE • 1979
Crew
Crew Credits
Bomba Bernal
Role: Director
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Bomba Bernal
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
Wating
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1994
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1992
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1992
Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1989
Nagbabagang Luha
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1988
Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1987
Working Girls 2
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1987
The Graduates
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Hinugot sa Langit
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
Gamitin Mo Ako
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1984
Fridge
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1984
Working Girls
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1984
Broken Marriage
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1983
Miracle
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
Hindi Kita Malimot
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
An Affair
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
An Affair
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1982