Apichatpong's 'Love in Khon Kaen' Wins Best Film

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Apichatpong's 'Love in Khon Kaen' Wins Best Film
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


An international poster promoting 'Cemetary of Splendour' at left, director Apichatpong 'Joe' Weerasethakul at right. Photo: Matichon

BRISBANE, Australia — The latest film from the kingdom’s most decorated director was named best film at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards last night.

Apichatpong “Joe” Weerasethakul’s “Rak ti Khon Kaen” (Love in Khon Kaen), known internationally as “Cemetery of Splendour,” won the Best Feature trophy in Brisbane, Australia at the ninth annual awards show, which recognizes cinema in 70 countries, from Russia to New Zealand.

Set in the artist’s hometown, the dreamy mystery-romance centers around a middle-aged nurse (Jenjira Pongpas Widner) who cares for a soldier lost in an unexplained coma.

-- Khaosod English 2015-11-27

[jacky54]

Has it got a ghost in it by any chance?

[Siamwhiteelephant]

Would have done camera shoots differently and, for the trailer, drawn the viewer in by more meaningful, developing transitions. I've co-produced a documentary, but it's only one person's opinion, mine, and maybe others' interest would be captivated.

[jacky54]

Yes poor trailer, off putting if anything

[losworld]

Would have done camera shoots differently and, for the trailer, drawn the viewer in by more meaningful, developing transitions. I've co-produced a documentary, but it's only one person's opinion, mine, and maybe others' interest would be captivated.

Agreed I would have opened with a shutter blowing in the wind. And moves slowly inside from there. Also some changes in lighting. I did a bit of film work in the past. Here's a link to a bit of editing:)

https://vimeo.com/102990422