Behind the Blur (2009)
Overview
An insightful documentary about Thai cinema, which features a colourful and long running film history, yet struggles as the industry attempts to move forward. This film examines the past and focuses on the Thai New Wave since 1997 by combining film clips, and interviews from Thai directors and others artists, like Asian hip-hop sensation Thaitanium, who are trying to create a more personal style of art.
Cast
Christopher Doyle
Nonzee Nimibutr
Thunska Pansittivorakul
Siriyakorn Pukkavesh
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Kong Rithdee
Wisit Sasanatieng
Yuthlert Sippapak
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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