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Thai Films Pitch at Cannes: New Dramas Unveiled
16 Apr
Summary
- Three Thai feature films will be presented at the 11th Thai Pitch in Cannes.
- Ekachai Uekrongtham's WWII drama 'The Weight of Ash' is among the projects.
- New initiatives aim to connect Thai filmmakers with global industry buyers.
The 11th Thai Pitch at Cannes, scheduled for May 18-19, will present three Thai feature film projects to industry professionals. This initiative, supported by Thailand's Ministry of Culture, aims to foster connections between Thai talent and potential global investors and distributors. The event will feature meetings coordinated by producer Raymond Phathanavirangoon.
Among the presented films is Ekachai Uekrongtham's "The Weight of Ash," a drama set in Bangkok during 1944, exploring themes of loss and compassion. Emerging filmmakers will showcase Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn's "So Long, Maesalong," a 1990s-set story involving village leadership and corruption, and Nuntanat Duangtisarn's "The Apocalypse of Bees," a contemporary narrative about exploitation in the art world.
Previous selections from the Thai Pitch have achieved success at major international film festivals, highlighting the initiative's role in promoting Thai cinema globally.
