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Biography
Ishmael Bernal was a Filipino filmmaker, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for his melodramas that often tackled 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).
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Awards & recognition
- National Artist of the Philippines · 2001
- Gawad Urian Awards · 1986
- Chicago International Film Festival Awards · 1983
- Metro Manila Film Festival Award — Best Director · 1982
