#50 - Apichatpong Weerasethakul in 2010

Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul discusses his life and career in an HBO Directors Dialogue from the 48th New York Film Festival in 2010. His new film, CEMETARY OF SPLENDOR, will have its U.S. premiere at the 53rd New York Film Festival, which begins this Friday. Leading up to this year’s NYFF, we’ve been looking back at some events from our archives that feature some of the stars of this year’s lineup. In case you missed it, check out last week’s wide-ranging discussion with THE WALK director, Robert Zemeckis. At the 48th NYFF back in 2010, Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s last film, UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES, had its U.S. premiere after winning the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes. During the festival, the director joined programmer Dennis Lim on stage in our Walter Reade Theater. Their far-reaching discussion touched on many aspects of Weerasethakul’s illustrious career, from his unique approach to structure and sound design, to the influence of science-fiction on his work. This podcast is brought to you by The Film Society of Lincoln Center. Film Lives Here. www.filmlinc.org Photo by Godlis