Documentary · Germany · 1983 · 1h 50m

The Laughing Star

Der lachende Stern

Director

Cast

Crew

Werner Schroeter — Director of Photography Christel Orthmann — Editor Werner Schroeter — Editor Werner Schroeter — Screenplay Peter Kern — Producer

Synopsis

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."

Key Collaborators

Werner Schroeter Director Werner Schroeter Director of Photography Christel Orthmann Editor Werner Schroeter Editor Werner Schroeter Screenplay Peter Kern Producer

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