Catch The Thai New Wave!
Next time you're in neighbouring Bangkok, try and grab dvds of the films of "New Wave" Thai directors that include Wisit Sasanatieng, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Nonzee Nimibutr and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. They are among the best, if not the best, this South East Asian part of the world has to offer at the moment.
Wisit Sasanatieng's two critically acclaimed films include genre-blending western Tears of the Black Tiger and the colourfully quirky Citizen Dog. Tears of the Black Tiger was the first Thai film to be shown in Cannes.
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang's films include the beautiful Last Life in the Universe and the upcoming Invisible Waves, competing at the Berlin Film Festival this year. Both films were shot by Chris Doyle.
Nonzee Nimibutr's Nang Nak, written by Wisit, was the first big Thai horror film that set the trend for the rest to follow. His new horror flick "Toyol" is being produced by none other than Singapore's own golden child of cinema - Eric Khoo.
Apichatpong Weerasethaku's Tropical Malady won the Jury Prize at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
Wisit Sasanatieng's two critically acclaimed films include genre-blending western Tears of the Black Tiger and the colourfully quirky Citizen Dog. Tears of the Black Tiger was the first Thai film to be shown in Cannes.
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang's films include the beautiful Last Life in the Universe and the upcoming Invisible Waves, competing at the Berlin Film Festival this year. Both films were shot by Chris Doyle.
Nonzee Nimibutr's Nang Nak, written by Wisit, was the first big Thai horror film that set the trend for the rest to follow. His new horror flick "Toyol" is being produced by none other than Singapore's own golden child of cinema - Eric Khoo.
Apichatpong Weerasethaku's Tropical Malady won the Jury Prize at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
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