Ishmael Bernal
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 30, 1938
- Died
- June 2, 1996
- Birthplace
- Manila, Philippines
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), Himala (1982), and Working Girls (1984). Bernal was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.
Filmography
Bomba Bernal 2025
as Self
Brocka x Bernal 2024
as Self (archival footage)
Himala Ngayon 2012
as Self (archive footage)
Wating 1994
Director
- Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare 1993
Actor
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba 1992
Director, Screenplay
To Live Another Day 1989
Director
Smouldering Tears 1988
Director
Envy 1987
Director
Working Girls 2 1987
Director
The Graduates 1986
Director
Wrenched From Heaven 1985
Director
Gamitin Mo Ako 1985
Director
Fridge 1984
Director
Shake, Rattle & Roll 1984
Director
Working Girls 1984
Director
Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns 1983
as Self
Broken Marriage 1983
Director
Himala 1982
Director
I Can't Forget You 1982
Director
An Affair 1982
Director, Story
Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak? 1982
Director, Screenplay, Story
Galawgaw 1982
Director, Screenplay
Pabling 1981
Director, Story, Screenplay
Bilibid Boys 1981
Director
Manila by Night 1980
Director, Writer
Vein Wound 1980
Director
Girlfriend 1980
Director, Story, Screenplay
Good Morning, Sunshine 1980
Director
Pleasure 1979
Director, Story
Salawahan 1979
Director
Annie Batungbakal 1979
Actor
- Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?
Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? 1979
Director
Menor de Edad 1979
Director
Boy Kodyak 1979
Director
You Are Mine 1978
Director, Story
Will I Always Be a Woman? 1978
Director
- Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin 1978
Director
- Walang Katapusang Tag-araw
Walang Katapusang Tag-araw 1977
Director, Screenplay
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon 1977
Director, Screenplay, Story
Tisoy! 1977
Director
Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa 1976
Director
A Speck in the Water 1976
Director
Wild Flower 1976
Director
- Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget
Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget 1976
Director
- Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga 1975
Director, Screenplay
- Sleeping Dragon
Sleeping Dragon 1975
Director
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko 1975
Director
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives 1974
Director, Screenplay
Si Popeye, Atbp 1973
Director
Zoom, Zoom, Superman! 1973
Director
Now and Forever 1973
Director
Till Death Do Us Part 1972
Director
El Vibora 1972
Director
Inspiration 1972
Director
Storm Surge! 1971
Director
At the Top 1971
Director, Writer
- Ah, Ewan! Basta sa Maynila Pa Rin Ako!
Ah, Ewan! Basta sa Maynila Pa Rin Ako! 1970
Story
Credits from TMDB.