The Body Craves Impact as Love Bursts
Singapore Premiere
Wattanapume Laisuwanchai Thailand 2024 22 min PG
An evocative blend of performance and documentary inspired by real-life experiences of political activists in Bangkok.
A couple who are physically separated find ways to express their devotion and resistance despite the man’s imprisonment. He is based on an acquaintance of the filmmaker’s who was jailed after being found in possession of small explosives used in anti-government protests. Originally presented as an installation, this film uses screen divisions, choreographed movements and sound design to portray enduring bonds in the face of a repressive regime. It transforms a short story about a dystopian world where affection is prohibited into a poignant reflection on the human cost behind political struggle in Thailand today.
Synopsis Writer: Sam I-shan
Q&A with Filmmaker(s)
4 Dec, Thu 7:00PM / 71 min
National Gallery Singapore, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
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The Body Craves Impact as Love Bursts
ร่างกายอยากปะทะ เพราะรักมันปะทุ
Wattanapume Laisuwanchai
Thailand
2024
Thai
English
22 min
PG
Singapore Premiere
Wattanapume Laisuwanchai
Wattanapume Laisuwanchai is a Bangkok-based filmmaker and multimedia designer. His works explore ideas of patriarchy, diversity and self-connection to contemporary society. His feature and short films, including Phantom of Illumination (2017) and School Town King (2020), have screened at SGIFF, Busan, Taipei and CPH:DOX.
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