The Laughing Star
1983, English. Directed by Werner Schroeter.
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."
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 27 October 1983
- Original title
- Der lachende Stern
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Werner Schroeter
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The Laughing Star runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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The Laughing Star isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 1983. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Laughing Star?
If you liked The Laughing Star, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Naqoyqatsi, Fuck.
Who directed The Laughing Star?
The Laughing Star (1983) was directed by Werner Schroeter.