Ishmael Bernal

Directing

Born September 30, 1938 — Died June 2, 1996

From Manila, Philippines

Also known as اسماعیل برنال

Biography

Ishmael Bernal (September 30, 1938 – June 2, 1996) 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)...