The Kingmaker

UK Cinema Release Date:

Friday 13th December 2019

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Contains images of real dead bodies and references to sexual violence. Suitable for 15 years and over
1 hour 40 minutes approx.
Released

Synopsis

Centered on the indomitable character of Imelda Marcos, The Kingmaker examines, with intimate access, the Marcos family's improbable return to power in the Philippines. The film explores the disturbing legacy of the Marcos regime and chronicles Imelda's present-day push to help her son, Bongbong, win the vice-presidency. To this end, Imelda confidently rewrites her family's history of corruption, replacing it with a narrative of a matriarch's extravagant love for her country. In an age when fake news manipulates elections, Imelda's comeback story serves as a dark fairy tale.

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