Thai Cinema - The Overture
Well told story about the ordeals of a Young Thai musician known as the ‘Mozart of the xylophon’. In his drive to retain the Thai musical tradition he becomes engaged in conflict with the ruling dictator.
Itthisoontorn Vichailak (TH 2004)
Thai spoken, Dutch subtitles, 103’ kleur
Well told story about the ordeals of a Young Thai musician known as the ‘Mozart of the xylophon’. In his drive to retain the Thai musical tradition he becomes engaged in conflict with the ruling dictator.
The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) and EYE Film Institute present six movies from Thailand. This in the wider framework of the 20th anniversary of Fortissimo Films (17 September-5 October) in which movies of this Dutch film production company are highlighted. Some of these movies are introduced by film critics or specialists in the field of Thai movies and culture.