“Marut” (Thavi Na Bangchang)

Thavi NA BANGCHANG or “Marut” is a veteran stage director. He worked on the productions of Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala’s Assavin Karn Lakorn Troupe and Sawas Thikamporn’s Sivarom Troupe. He began his film career directing the legendary, patriotic Pan Tai Norasingh (1950) and the successful melodrama Sao Khrua Fah (1953). Santi-Vina (1954) is his third directorial work. It is the first Thai film awarded internationally. Since it was believed to be lost, in 1976 Marut also directed a remake.

Filmography

Pan Tai Norasingh (1950), Sao Khrua Fa (1953), Santi-Vina (1954), Thanu Thong (1954), Forever Yours (1955), Pahanan (1957), Rak Ritsaya (1958), Baap Sawat (1960), Dao Prakai (1961), Tawan Leng Lueat (1963), Thanu Thong (1965, remake), Wang Suea (1965, co-dir), Sao Khrua Fa (1965, remake), Princess Nokkajab (1966), Fai Sanaeha (1967), Plub Phlung Daeng (1968), Trachon Den Tai (1969), Rachini Bod (1971), Luk Chue (1972), Santi-Vina (1976, remake)