Saying it with cement
Following in Hollywood traditions, the Thai Film Archive has once again chosen the actors it intends to honour by immortalising their hand and foot prints. “Laa Dara”, as the event is known, takes place next Saturday (April 1) and this year recognisea two renowned actresses from the late 1970s and 1980s.
Mayurachat Muanprasithivej and Tharika Thidatit will make impressions of their hands and feet. Both actress were big screen regulars in the ’70s and ’80s and starred together in a number of movies including the blockbuster “Baan Sai Thong” (“The Golden Sand House”) in 1980 and “Kradung Nga Kleep Thong” in 1976.
The two are no longer acting but work as TV drama producers at Channel 3.
Besides hand and foot prints ceremony, there will be a talk with the two actresses inside the cinema and a screening of “Kradung Nga Kleep Thong”. Directed by Chana Kraprayoon, “Kradung Nga” tells the story of Nittaya (Mayurachat) who is forced to marry an old man called Visute (Chana Sri-ubon). Not long after the wedding she Sak (Suriya Chinnaphan), the son of Visute’s friend, and they fall in love. Despite the problems it will cause, Nittaya tries to break up with Visute only to discover that Sak has decided to adhere to social norms and has become engaged to a young woman who happens to be Visute’s daughter.
The movie will show at 1pm and will be followed by the ceremony and the talk. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 482 2013-14
