The Thai government has announced plans to showcase a series of Thai films at various international film festivals, commencing with six films at the Osaka Asian Film Festival in March. This was revealed by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development.

 

Paetongtarn used her Facebook platform on Sunday to applaud the selection of the six films for the Japanese event. The chosen films are part of the government’s initiative, Thai Cinema Kaleidoscope 2024, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Consulate-General of Osaka.

 

The selection includes last year’s hit movie ‘Sup Pa Rer (The Undertaker)’ directed by Thiti Srinuan, as well as ‘Hoon Payon’ by Phontharis Chotkijsadarsopon, ‘Waew Siang Fai (Blazed Away, 2002)’ by Supamart Boonnil, ‘How We Say Goodbye (2023)’ by Thunyachanok Aphisumphokul, ‘Puen-Mai-Sanit (Not Friends, 2023)’ directed by Atta Hemwadee, and ‘Solids by the Seashore (2023)’ by Patiparn Boontarig, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of @ingshin21 (Instagram)

 

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I am wondering how the films are received with all the blurring of cigarettes, guns, alcohol, to deep cut out t shirts etc

Let's see how many of them win in their categories.....or has than already been decided?

This is a good opportunity for Thailand to boost its soft power and try to attract more young wealthy Asians.

How about unbanning and releasing Shakespeare Must Die. Thailand needs to change it's censorship laws.