ณฐพล
kai nottapon boonprakob
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COME AND SEE
feature documentary
runtime : 85 minutes
language : thai w/english sub
production : underDOC
year : 2019
Awards / Screenings :
WON Best Feature Film - Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards 2022
WON Best Feature Film - Kom Chad Luek Awards 2022
WON Best Feature Film - StarPics Thai Film Critics Choices 2022
WON Best Editing - 30th Thailand National Film Association Awards
WON Best Editing - Thai Director Awards 12th
WON Best Editing - Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards 2022
WON Best Editing - StarPics Thai Film Critics Choices 2022
SPECIAL MENTION Best Feature Film - Thai Director Awards 12th
SPECIAL MENTION Best Director - Thai Director Awards 12th
NOMINATED Best Feature Film - 30th Thailand National Film Association Awards
NOMINATED Best Director - 30th Thailand National Film Association Awards
NOMINATED Best Cinematography - 30th Thailand National Film Association Awards
NOMINATED Best Original Score - 30th Thailand National Film Association Awards
NOMINATED Best Cinematography - Thai Director Awards 12th
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Busan International Film Festival 2019
Logline :
The clash between the largest and most controversial Buddhist temple in Thailand and the military government told through the eyes of devoted disciples.
Synopsis :
Shaped like a round, golden spaceship, Dhammakaya is the largest and richest Buddhist temple in Thailand. With millions of followers, it has become an icon of Thai Buddhism and the mecca of all Buddhists in the world, yet it also reeks of suspicious money matters. In 2016, the abbot of Dhammakaya is charged with money laundering and acquisition of stolen properties. The ensuing clash between the military regime that tries to enforce the law and the all-powerful temple with many followers is intense.
Filmmakers Nottapon BOONPRAKOB investigates this incident from a rather unique point of view—he spotlights someone who may be considered a religious fanatic. The camera’s gaze, as it traverses across politics and religion, power and corruption, belief and blind faith, maintains a cold calmness of an investigator without a hint of emotion. The impressive directing creates a tense atmosphere, pointing out the evils of religion without criticizing the ignorant yet innocent fanatical followers.
(synopsis written by KANG Sowon - BIFF2019)