The Kingmaker

"“Perception is real, and the truth is not.”"

2019 1h 40m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 30

Documentary

Synopsis

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Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.

““Perception is real, and the truth is not.””

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Cast

Imelda Marcos
Self
Etta Rosales
Self
Mary Ann Bunyl
Self
Mary Yturria
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Beth Day Romulo
Self
Tony Parkinson
Self
Frank Yturria
Self
Remedios Tradio
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lauren Greenfield
Writers: Lauren Greenfield
Languages: Tagalog, English
Countries: Denmark, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Tagalog, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Denmark, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lauren Greenfield, shot by Shana Hagan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jocelyn Pook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Per K. Kirkegaard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Imelda Marcos and Etta Rosales and Mary Ann Bunyl carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "“Perception is real, and the truth is not.”".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lauren Greenfield directs. Shana Hagan behind the camera. Jocelyn Pook scores. Per K. Kirkegaard cuts. Produced in Denmark, United States of America. Dialogue in Tagalog, English.

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1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Tagalog, English.
3International production across 2 countries: Denmark, United States of America.
4Directed by Lauren Greenfield, shot by Shana Hagan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jocelyn Pook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Per K. Kirkegaard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Imelda Marcos and Etta Rosales and Mary Ann Bunyl carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "“Perception is real, and the truth is not.”".
9IMDB entry: tt5105734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.