The Laughing Star
One of the most caustic and personal essay films ever made, Werner Schroeter's account of the 1983 Manila Film Festival, presided over by Imelda Marcos, chronicles the legacy of American and Spanish imperialism as it presents a "kaleidoscope of a ravaged country."
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The Laughing Star
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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 27, 1983
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Der lachende Stern
Director
Werner Schroeter
Description
One of the most caustic and personal essay films ever made, Werner Schroeter's account of the 1983 Manila Film Festival, presided over by Imelda Marcos, chronicles the legacy of American and Spanish imperialism as it presents a "kaleidoscope of a ravaged country."
