The Laughing Star
Imelda Marcos presided over the 1983 Manila Film Festival, highlighting the cultural and political climate of the Philippines amid the legacies of imperialism.
Synopsis
Imelda Marcos presided over the 1983 Manila Film Festival, highlighting the cultural and political climate of the Philippines amid the legacies of imperialism.
Synopsis
Imelda Marcos presided over the 1983 Manila Film Festival, a key event in the Philippines. Werner Schroeter's film captures the atmosphere of the festival while addressing the impacts of American and Spanish imperialism. Through a personal lens, it presents a vivid account of a country facing its historical scars. The film runs for 110 minutes and offers insights into the cultural and political climate of the time.
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