Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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Uncle Boonme Who Can Recall His Past Live, UK / Thailand / Germany / France / Spain, 2010, Photo by Nontawat Numbenchapol

 

The Primitive Project, Thailand / Germany / UK, 2009, seven installation videos and two short films, film still by Chaisiri Jiwarangsan

interview by CHOMWAN WEERAWORAWIT
portrait by OLIVIER ZAHM

 

To journey to the home of Thai filmmaker, artist, and winner of the 2010 Palme d’Or at Cannes, Apichatpong Weerasethakul I traveled through a landscape reminiscent of his films: rolling rice paddies, dirt roads, trees swaying in the wind, rural cottages, and relaxed villagers — a connection with Thailand’s essence. I spent the whole afternoon talking with him about dreams and politics on the terrace of his wooden house, in his own little pocket of paradise.

Unknown Forces, Thailand /…