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Festival Archives 2004

The 2nd World Film Festival of Bangkok

Opening Film

  • Seven Days Seven Nights (Spain 2003)Directed: Joel Cano

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Closing Film

  • Womain in the Moon (Germany 1931)Directed: Fritz Lang

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Short Film

  • Thai Short Film
    1. Make Love Stories (2004)Directed by Wootidanai Intarakaset
    2. Mr. Weirdo and Anomalous Space (2004)Directed by Arnont Nongyaow
    3. Mental Deficiency (2004)Directed by Jakraphat Promsing
    4. In The Tunnel (2004)Directed by Pichet Bangprasert
    5. Miss Factory (2004)Directed by Piyakan Bootprasert
    6. Hualampong (2004)Directed by Chulayarnnon Siriphol
    7. Sooth: His Pure Story (2003)Directed by Patana Chirawong
    8. To You (2004)Directed by Deja Piyavhatkul
    9. CIRCLivE (2004)Directed by Thitipon Srisathapat
    10. Yom Ja Loi Pai Ha A-lai (2004)Directed by Thiraphan Vachiradechkul
    11. The Last Sky Passenger (2004)Directed by Tossapol Boonsinsukh
    12. Pik-Bann-Hao (2004)Directed by Supawut Boonmahathanakorn, Samart Suwannarat
    13. Bus - Stop (2004)Directed by Tosaporn Mongkol

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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

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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

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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)

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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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