Movie

The Laughing Star

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."

Director

Werner Schroeter

Screenplay

Werner Schroeter

Status

Released

Release date

27/10/1983

Original language

English