Festival Archives 2004
The 2nd World Film Festival of Bangkok
- Festival Period : 15 - 24 October, 2004
- Type : Competitive
- Films Screened : 100 Films from 38 Countries
- Venues : Grand EGV Siam Discovery, EGV Metropolis, Major Cineplex Central World Plaza
- Activities : Poster Exhibition: UFA Film Posters 1918 - 1943, Seminar: Rating System in Thailand, Co - Production Talks by Fonds Sud Cinema, Hubert Bals Fund
Opening Film
Seven Days Seven Nights (Spain 2003)Directed: Joel Cano
Closing Film
Womain in the Moon (Germany 1931)Directed: Fritz Lang
Asian Contemporary
20 30 40 (Hong Kong, Taiwan 2004)Directed: Sylvia Chang
Breath of Fresh Air (Shwaas) (India, 2004)Directed: Sandeep Sawant
The Coldest Day (Dong Zhi) (China, 2003)Directed: Xie Dong
The Fifth Reaction (Vakonesh Panjom) (Iran, 2003)Directed: Tahmineh Milani
Forever Yours (Bhalo Theko) (Iran, 2003)Directed: Gautam Halder
From Land of Silence (Sakenine Sarzamine Sokoot) (Iran, 2004)Directed: Saman Salur
The Hidden Half (Nimeh-Ye Penhan) (Iran, 2001)Directed: Tahmineh Milani
Last Scene (Japan, 2003)Directed: Hideo Nakata
Little Men (Malen'K Ie Lyudi) (Kazakhstan, France, 2003)Directed: Nariman Turebayev
The Plight (Sthithi) (India, 2002)Directed: R.Sarath
Swing My Swing High, My Darling (Buai Laju-Laju ) (Malaysia, 2004)Directed: U-Wei Haji Saari
Two Women (Do Zan) (Iran, 1999)Directed: Tahmineh Milani
Yoshino's Barber Shop (Japan, 2003)Directed: Naoko Ogigami
Documentary
Burning Dreams (Gewu Zhongguo) (Taiwan, 2003)Directed: Wayne Peng
Chinese Restaurant: Song of the Exile (Canada, 2003)Directed: Cheuk Kwan
Daughter from Danang (USA, 2002)Directed: Gali Dolgin, Vincente Franco
Napolitan Heart (Cuore Napoletano) (Italy, 2002)Directed: Paolo Santoni
Peterka: Year of Decision (Peterka: Leto Odlocitve) (Slovenia, 2003)Directed: Vlado Skafar
Presence (Narvarande) (Sweden, 2003)Directed: Jan Troell
This Happy Life (China, 2002)Directed: Jiang Yue
World Cinema
Alexandrie... New York (Egypt, France, 2004)Directed: Youssef Chahine
Bad Boys-A True Story (Pahat Pojat) (Finland, 2003)Directed: Aleksi Makela
The Blue Angel (Der Blaue Engel) (Germany, 1930)Directed: Josef von Sternberg
The Colour of Happiness (A Boldogsag Szine) (Hungary, 2003)Directed: Jozsef Pacskovszky
Czech Dream (Cesky Sen) (Czech Replublic, 2004)Directed: Vit Klusak, Filip Remunda
The Edukators (Die Fetten Jahre sind vorbei) (Germany, Austria, 2004)Directed: Hans Weingartner
Fado Blues (Tudo Isto E Fado) (Portugal, 2004)Directed: Luis Galvao Teles
Honey Baby (Hani Beibi) (Finland, 2003)Directed: Mika Kaurismaki
Kill Me Tender (Haz Conmigo Lo Que Quieras) (Spain, 2003)Directed: Ramon de Espana
Shouf Shouf Habibi! (Netherland, 2003)Directed: Albert ter Heerdt
A Talking Picture (Un Filme Falado) (France, 2003)Directed: Manoel de Oliveira
Terremolinos 73 (Spain, Denmark, 2003)Directed: Plabo Berger
We Sing to God (Vaya Con Dios) (Germany, 2002)Directed: Zoltan Spirandelli
Woman in the Moon (Frau im Mond) (Germany, 1931)Directed: Fritz Lang
Fond Sud Du Cinema
Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets (Ali Zaoua, Prince de la rue) (Morocco, Tunisia, 2000)Directed: Nabil Ayouch
Hyenas (Ramatou) (Senegal, France, 1992)Directed: Djibril Diop Mambety
Platform (Zhantai) (China, 2001)Directed: Jia Zhangke
Rice People (Neak Sre) (Cambodia, France, 1994)Directed: Rithy Panh
The Silence of the Palace (Saimt el Qusur) (Tunisia, France, 1994)Directed: Moufida Tlatli
West Beirut (Beyrouth Al Gharbiyya) (France, Lebanon, 1998)Directed: Ziad Doueiri
Israel Focus
Aviv (Israel, 2003)Directed: Tomer Heymann
Columbia-The Tragic Loss (Israel, 2004)Directed: Naftaly Gliksberg
Nina's Tragedies (Ha Asonot Shel Nina) (Israel, 2003)Directed: Savi Gavison
Or (Mon tresor) (Israel, 2003)Directed: Karen Yedaya
Latin America
Live In-Maid (Cama Adentro) (Argentina, 2004)Directed: Jorge Gaggero
Lost Embrace (El Abrazo Partido) (Argentina, 2004)Directed: Daniel Burman
The Man of the Year (O Homem do Ano) (Brazil, 2003)Directed: Jose Henrique Fonseca
The Night will pay (Que lo Paque la Noche) (Argentina, 2003)Directed: Nestor Mazzini
Ours doesn't Work (Lo nuestro no funciona) (Argentina, 2003)Directed: Nicolas Alvarez
Paper Dove (Paloma de Papel) (Peru, 2003)Directed: Fabrizio Aquilar
Seaward Journey (El Viaje Hacia El Mar) (Uruguay, 2003)Directed: Guillermo Casanova
Seven Days Seven Nights (Siete dias, siete noches) (Cuba, 2003)Directed: Joel Cano
Suite Habana (Cuba, 2003)Directed: Fernando Perez
Whisky Romeo Zulu (Costanera Norte) (Argentina, 2003)Directed: Enrique Pineyro
Kings of Comedy
Brazil (UK, 1985)Directed: Terry Gilliam
The Great Dictator (USA, 1940)Directed: Charles Chaplin
Modern Times (USA, 1936)Directed: Charles Chaplin
Mr. Tui (I-Tui) (Thailand, 1971)Directed: Dokdin Kanyaman
Traces of a Dragon: Jackie Chan & His Lost Family (Hong Kong, 2003)Directed: Mabel Cheung
Retrospective: Jacques Tati
Holiday (Jour de fete) (France, 1949)Directed: Jacques Tati
Mr. Hulot's Holiday (Vacances de M.Hulot) (France, 1953)Directed: Jacques Tati
My Uncle, Mr. Hulot (Mon Oncle) (France, 1958)Directed: Jacques Tati
Traffic (Trafic) (France, 1971)Directed: Jacques Tati
Playtime (France, 1967)Directed: Jacques Tati
Short Film
Thai Short Film
- Make Love Stories (2004)Directed by Wootidanai Intarakaset
- Mr. Weirdo and Anomalous Space (2004)Directed by Arnont Nongyaow
- Mental Deficiency (2004)Directed by Jakraphat Promsing
- In The Tunnel (2004)Directed by Pichet Bangprasert
- Miss Factory (2004)Directed by Piyakan Bootprasert
- Hualampong (2004)Directed by Chulayarnnon Siriphol
- Sooth: His Pure Story (2003)Directed by Patana Chirawong
- To You (2004)Directed by Deja Piyavhatkul
- CIRCLivE (2004)Directed by Thitipon Srisathapat
- Yom Ja Loi Pai Ha A-lai (2004)Directed by Thiraphan Vachiradechkul
- The Last Sky Passenger (2004)Directed by Tossapol Boonsinsukh
- Pik-Bann-Hao (2004)Directed by Supawut Boonmahathanakorn, Samart Suwannarat
- Bus - Stop (2004)Directed by Tosaporn Mongkol
Award Result:
Best Picture: Lost Embrace
Best Script: The Edukators
Best Art Direction: Seaward Journey
Jury's Prize: Aviv
People's Choice Award: Torremolinos 73
Films in Competition:
Aviv (Israel, 2003) by Tomer Heymann
Lost Embrace (Argentina, 2004) by Daniel Burman
Suite Habana (Cuba, 2003) by Fernando Perez
Seaward Journey (Uruguay, 2003) by Guillermo Casanova
Or (Israel, 2004) by Keren Yedaya
The Edukators (Austria, 2004) by Hans Weingartner
Breath of Fresh Air (India, 2004) by Sandeep Sawant
The Fifth Reaction (Iran, 2003) by Tahmineh Milani
Honey Baby (Finland, 2003) by Mika Kaurismaki
Jury Member:
Prof. Surapone Virulrak (Thailand) Dean, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University
Andreas Strohl (Germany) Director of Munich Filmfest, Executive Director of International Munchner Filmwochen GmbH, Managing Director of International Festival of Film Schools Munich
Christian Jeune (France) Director of Film Department, Cannes International Film Festival
Renen Schorr (Israel) Founder-Director of the Sam Spiegel Film & TV School, Jerusalem
Vincent Wang (Taiwan) Film Producer (What time is there, The Missing, Goodbye Dragon Inn, Wayward Clown, I don't want to sleep alone)
Guests:
Sandeep Sawant (India) Director, A Breath of Fresh Air
U-Wei Haji Saari (Malaysia) Director, Swing My Swing High, My Darling
Ulrich Meyszies (Germany) Producer, Honey Baby
Tsai Ming Liang (Taiwan) Director, The Skywalk is gone
Tomer Heymann (Israel) Director, Aviv
Dokdin Kanyamarn (Thailand) Thai Comedy Master, Director of Mr. Tui, Lotus Achievement Award
Sombat Methanee (Thailand) Actor, Mr. Tui
Apichatpong Weerasethakul (Thailand) Thai Director
Elise Jalladeau (France) Speaker, Fond sud Cinema
Bianca Taal (Netherlands) Speaker, The Netherlands based Hubert Bals Fondation
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