The filmed introduction of James Bond in 'Dr. No' in 1962 introduced Western cinema audiences to a world that stimulated their imagination and took them to exotic places that most could only dream of at the time: Jamaica, the Bahamas, Istanbul, Hong Kong and, of course, Thailand.
Today on Thailand blog attention for another real classic: “The Beach”. This book is a novel written by British author Alex Garland and was first published in 1996. The book quickly became a bestseller and won several awards.
Excitement and adventure in Thailand: New Dutch thriller “Full Moon” reveals the dark side of holidaying
In “Full Moon”, a new Dutch action thriller, an exotic holiday in Thailand for four friends suddenly turns into a perilous adventure. After an exuberant 'Full Moon Party' they become the main suspects in a murder case, causing their dream holiday to turn into a real nightmare.
Santi-Vina, a 1954 Thai film
Santi-Vina is a newly restored film from 1954. A love drama between three people. It was the first Thai color film with sound and won many awards at a Southeast Asian Film Festival in Tokyo in 1954.
You-Me-We-Us: The 'Become My Home' Movie
The film is now ready in the context of the website You-Me-We-Us that I have reviewed about the nearly 500.000 people in Thailand who are stateless or who cannot provide complete paperwork. The movie is called 'Becoming home' which I translated into 'Becoming my home'.
Reader question: I am looking for the film “Agrarian utopia”
I would like to have the movie “Agrarian utopia”, but can't get it. It takes place in Northern Thailand. Been there many times. The film is set in a farming community. Is there anyone in Thailand who would like to buy the film for me there and send it to me? Reimbursement no problem.
Agenda: Film screening in the garden of the Dutch embassy
Message from the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok: The Dutch Embassy invites everyone to attend a film screening, an activity in collaboration with the EU delegation in Thailand.
Making a difference – Panyee FC
A nice video that you should definitely watch. The special thing is that this film is based on a true Thai story.
The successful rescue operation in a Thai cave
Of course you know the amazing story of 12 young football players and their coach, who became trapped in a Thai cave (Tham luang Cave) and were then rescued from their plight in a large-scale rescue operation.
The Danish/Thai documentary: Heartbound 'a different love story', is a documentary about marriage migration of Thai women to a small village in Denmark. After the cinema, this special film can now also be seen on TV. On Wednesday, February 20 at 22.55:2 p.m. on NPO XNUMX.
Are there any rules in Thailand for filming on the street?
Are there rules in Thailand for filming on the street and then posting the video on YouTube? Can you film recognizable people? Of course during normal activities, so no weird videos. I don't believe Youtube has rules for it?
The Danish/Thai documentary: Heartbound 'a different love story', is a film about the marriage migration of Thai women to a small village in Denmark. A universal subject but very personal family stories. Maartje gives an explanation after previous comments about this film.
Heartbound 'a different love story'
The Danish/Thai documentary: Heartbound 'a different love story', is a film about the marriage migration of Thai women to a small village in Denmark. A universal subject but very personal family stories.
Movie tip: The Road to Mandalay, a tragic love drama
The Road to Mandalay, a tragic love drama, will be released in Dutch cinemas on July 26.
The Minority Rights Group International, the People's Empowerment Foundation and Idio Films have teamed up to produce a moving short film 'Dialect So-So'. The film aims to highlight the success of dialogue and peace between the Thai-Chinese Buddhist minority and their Malaysian Muslim neighbors in times of ongoing insurgency and conflict in Thailand's Deep South.
'Thai filmmaker wants his films to be sleep-inducing'
Fall asleep during a movie? Many a filmmaker would be horrified and take it as an insult. Not the Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, it makes him happy. At the International Film Festival Rotterdam he caused a sensation with his remarkable vision about film and dreams.
“The Godfather” at the Scala movie theater in Bangkok
The iconic indie cinema Scala in Bangkok has organized an almost unique screening of “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part 2”, the American classic, which tells the story of the New York mafia family Don Vito and Carleone for the real film lover.
Agenda: N/A movie night in connection with the commemoration of Kanchanaburi on August 14
In connection with the annual commemoration in Kanchanaburi on August 15, the NVT presents on this eve for all interested parties, whether or not they go to Kanchanaburi, the gripping and true story of an Australian unit in particular who had to work on the railway as POWs, recorded in the movie: “To End All Wars”.
'Pattaya', the French 'Hangover II' (video)
Thailand inspires filmmakers. Especially the existing clichés are doing well. In this French film entitled 'Pattaya', a kind of remake of 'The Hangover 2', the ladyboys cannot be missed.
Movie: Patong Girl
Patong Girl is a 2014 German-Thai film, which won awards at Film Festivals in Germany, was then screened in theaters and will now soon be shown in a select number of cinemas in Thailand.
Film Owen Wilson banned in Thailand
'No Escape', the latest film with Owen Wilson, is not allowed to be shown in Thailand, where the film was shot. The Thai government viewed the film and banned it, writes The New York Post.
Dutch feature film “Borgman” in Thailand
As part of the Film Festival of European Union Film, which takes place in Thailand from 10 July to 3 August, the Dutch feature film “Borgman” by Alex van Warmerdam will be shown in cinemas in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.