Behind the Blur (2009)

4.0/10 • 72 min • Documentary

Overview

An insightful documentary about Thai cinema, which features a colourful and long running film history, yet struggles as the industry attempts to move forward. This film examines the past and focuses on the Thai New Wave since 1997 by combining film clips, and interviews from Thai directors and others artists, like Asian hip-hop sensation Thaitanium, who are trying to create a more personal style of art.

Cast

Christopher Doyle

Nonzee Nimibutr

Thunska Pansittivorakul

Siriyakorn Pukkavesh

Pen-Ek Ratanaruang

Kong Rithdee

Wisit Sasanatieng

Yuthlert Sippapak

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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