Oncle Boonmee (celui qui se souvient de ses vies antérieures)
by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Hors compétition 2015
The programmer’s eye
Uncle Boonmee is about to face death. The apparitions of his dead wife and of his son missing for years confirm that his end is near. a magical and philosophical tale, palme d’or at cannes in 2010.
Biography and Filmography
Born in Bangkok and raised in Khon Kaen in Northeast Thailand, Apichatpong Weerasethakul is recognized as one of the most original voices in contemporary cinema. His seven feature films, short films, installations and his recent live performance have earned him wide international recognition and numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2010 with “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives”. Lyrical and often fascinating and mysterious, his cinematographic works are non-linear, deal with memory, and subtly invoke personal politics and social issues. Working independently from the Thai film industry, he’s dedicated to promoting experimental and independent cinema through his company Kick the Machine Films, which also produces all of his films. He is currently preparing a performance which will be presented in San Francisco. “Memoria” is his first feature film shot outside Thailand and with an international cast.
2021 - MEMORIA - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2015 - CEMETERY OF SPLENDOUR - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2012 - MEKONG HOTEL - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2010 - UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2006 - SYNDROMES AND A CENTURY - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2004 - TROPICAL MALADY - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2003 - THE ADVENTURE OF IRON PUSSY - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2002 - BLISSFULLY YOURS - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2000 - MYSTERIOUS OBJECT AT NOON - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Born in Bangkok and raised in Khon Kaen in Northeast Thailand, Apichatpong Weerasethakul is recognized as one of the most original voices in contemporary cinema. His seven feature films, short films, installations and his recent live performance have earned him wide international recognition and numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2010 with “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives”. Lyrical and often fascinating and mysterious, his cinematographic works are non-linear, deal with memory, and subtly invoke personal politics and social issues. Working independently from the Thai film industry, he’s dedicated to promoting experimental and independent cinema through his company Kick the Machine Films, which also produces all of his films. He is currently preparing a performance which will be presented in San Francisco. “Memoria” is his first feature film shot outside Thailand and with an international cast.
2021 - MEMORIA - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2015 - CEMETERY OF SPLENDOUR - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2012 - MEKONG HOTEL - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2010 - UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2006 - SYNDROMES AND A CENTURY - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2004 - TROPICAL MALADY - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2003 - THE ADVENTURE OF IRON PUSSY - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2002 - BLISSFULLY YOURS - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter
2000 - MYSTERIOUS OBJECT AT NOON - Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Director, Screenwriter