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."
| Release Date | October 27, 1983 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Der lachende Stern | |
| Runtime | 1h 50min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | German, Tagalog, English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | Germany | |
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