Brillante Mendoza

Director

Brillante Mendoza is a Filipino director known for his realistic and socially relevant filmmaking style. He gained international recognition with films like "Kinatay" (2009) and "Ma' Rosa" (2016), which won him awards at prestigious festivals such as Cannes Film Festival. Mendoza is considered one of the leading figures in Filipino cinema, renowned for his gritty portrayals of societal issues.