FRIDAY, March 29, 2024
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Thai film up for award in Berlin

Thai film up for award in Berlin

'Tang Wong', the latest film by director Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, is a nominee for the youth-oriented Crystal Bear special award worth 7,500 euro at the Berlin International Film Festival, Chai Nakhonchai, director of Office of Contemporary Art and Cultur

The festival runs from February 7 to 17.
“Tang Wong” is about a group of teenage schoolboys who make a vow at an altar, promising they will perform the traditional dance if they are successful in their endeavours. The film was made with the support of the OCAC under a film project in honour His Majesty the King’s seventh cycle birthday.
The OCAC director praised the film’s message as one of building self-esteem and appreciation for Thai culture among youths.
 

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