A video – that was originally made for an installation – comprises shots of iconic portraits. Computer manipulation is used to distort them, occasionally to comic effect. Scoundrels, criminals and dictators can also be heroes in the ironic approach of Thaweesak Srithongdee. Or maybe everything gets mixed up.
Also in this combined programme
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Nimit
Cabin had to become a film for the King of Thailand, but the maker filmed him at home in his home village. ‘If the king is good, he has to be
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Krasob
It seems idyllic: Thai children playing with a bag of rice as a boxing bag. But they know they can also kick each other.
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A Voyage of Foreteller
Basically a preliminary study for a dream to film. A very white man withdraws into a jungle hut by a river. A boy once saw his future in him.
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The Rocket
Farmers shoot homemade rockets. Just keep praying. The maker allows us to share his enjoyment.
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The Planet
Bizarre animation film that is ironically described as a portrayal of the landscape of the planet Earth. But then very different from the one we kn
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Middle-Earth
A white dream of a gay film maker. Two naked men on a white sofa. Yet it remains in the imagination.
Film details
- Country of production
- Thailand
- Year
- 2006
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2008
- Length
- 22"
- Medium/Format
- Mini DV PAL
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