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The Laughing Star (1983) | Slate

The Laughing Star

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Rated 10.0 on TMDB

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."

Released: 1983
Runtime: 1h 50m
Genres: Documentary
Country: Germany
Language: English

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Werner SchroeterDirector, Screenplay

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