More awards for “Dao Khanong”
Anocha Suwichakornpong’s “Dao Khanong” (“By The Time It Gets Dark”) was once again recognised with the best film and best director awards at the Thai Film Director Association’s ceremony held last Saturday at the S31 Hotel in Bangkok.
Tanwarin Sukkhaphisit’s “Pum Naman” (“A Gas Station”), which was the leader in terms of nominations, shared the runner-up award for best film with Banjong Pisunthanakun’s romantic drama “Fanday Fan Kun Khae Wan Diaw” (“One Day”) and also took home the runner-up prize for best director.
Chantawit Dhanasevi from “One Day” was again rewarded with the best actor prize. “A Gas Station’s “Parma Imanothai won the first runner-up while Davika Hoorne was recognised for the second year in a row for her film “20 Mai U-turn Wai Huajai Return” (“Suddenly Twenty”) with Nittha Jirayanyurng coming in second place for her movie debut in “One Day”.
Apa Bhavilai won best supporting actress and her co-star Penpak Sirikul was named first runner-up.
Krissada Sukosol Clapp took home best supporting actor for his portrayal of a psychotic criminal in “Khun Pan” and young actor Nattasit Kotemanatwait got the runner-up award for “Awasarn Loke Suay”.
The lifetime achievement award was given to Sompote Sangduanchai
Each filmmaker has one vote and the best director award also rewards the assistant director team.
