The Laughing Star

The Laughing Star 1983 Directed by Werner Schroeter Der lachende Stern

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."

Country USA

Production Country Germany

Language English

Spoken Languages English , German , Tagalog

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 27 October 1983

110 mins