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The Laughing Star

10.019831h 50mMovieDocumentary

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."

DirectorWerner Schroeter
WriterWerner Schroeter
ProducerPeter Kern

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The Laughing Star — streaming FAQ

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The Laughing Star hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 15, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.