Miguel Pamintuan de Leon (May 24, 1947 – August 28, 2025), also known as Mike de Leon, was a Filipino film director, cinematographer, scriptwriter and film producer. De Leon's films are a full reflection of the Filipino psyche that sought answer for questions on social class belonging, political absurdities, and fragmentations in various forms.
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Mike de Leon was a prominent Filipino film director, screenwriter, and producer associated with the Second Golden Age of Philippine cinema.
He is best known for directing critically acclaimed and socially engaged films such as Kisapmata, Batch '81, and Sister Stella L.
He creates fiercely political dramas and thrillers that examine institutional corruption, class struggles, and the Filipino psyche.
