Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on April 03, 1939)

Happy birthday to the legendary Lino Brocka! Your films have aged better than fine wine—still sharp, still relevant, and always ready for another standing ovation. From bringing "Insiang" all the way to Cannes (and making history as the first Filipino film screened there), you've proven that great storytelling never goes out of style.

And let's not forget your Palme d'Or nomination for "Jaguar." Seriously, who else could make gritty realism look so effortlessly chic? Today we celebrate you—not just as a groundbreaking filmmaker and fearless LGBT advocate—but also as someone whose cinematic genius continues inspiring generations. Cheers!