A Taste of Thai
Seeing how my wife is Thai, I take many trips to Thailand and have come to appreciate Thai cinema as a unique and somewhat under appreciated voice. Some films, such as The Elephant Keeper, and Salween may never see an international release, even though they are powerful films, but here’s a list to give you a taste of the distinctive and beautiful Thai culture.
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Last Life in the Universe (2004, R)
Intensely moving and beautiful. |
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Mah nakorn (Citizen Dog) (2004, Unrated)
Stylishly directed and original romantic comedy. A real treat. |
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The Legend of Suriyothai (2003, R)
Great historical drama from Thailand, the America version was edited and presented by Francis Ford Coppola. |
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Beautiful Boxer (2005, Unrated)
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The Iron Ladies (Satree lek) (2001, Unrated)
Pretty funny, with some great quirky characters. |
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Ong-Bak (Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior) (2005, R)
See "the new Jackie Chan" injury himself for your amusement. |
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Dorm (Dek hor) (, Unrated)
Not a horror film, more of a fantasy coming of age story. |
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Nang nak (1999, Unrated)
Based on an actual Thai legend. An interesting look into the culture as well as a good ghost story. |
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The Protector (Tom yum goong) (Warrior King) (2005, R)
Amazing stunts, with some great direction (note the one take fight sequence up some stairs), but please see the uncut Thai version, rather than the choppy American cut (who's only virtue is the soundtrack by Rzo) |
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Bangkok Dangerous (1999, R)
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