“Bangkok in the middle of nowhere” first week is warm. People join in remembering the legend Immerse yourself in outdoor movies Revealing the highlights of this week: Meet the real Japhanom or "Tony Jaa"
Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, spokesman for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Revealing the overall atmosphere of the Bangkok Outdoor Festival, Year 2, in the first week at Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong) on 7-8 October that People still respond well. Especially movie lovers, both old and new, who come together to enjoy the atmosphere of outdoor movie screenings. and join in remembering legendary heroes and legendary movies at legendary locations. On the opening day of the festival, the film "The Beautiful Person" (1967) was shown, a Thai spy adventure film starring Mitr Chaibancha. It is considered one of the legendary old films that used the Hua Lamphong location for filming. At today's event, there were impressive stories learned from the team that There is an uncle from Bang Khae. I didn't have a cell phone, but I heard from the newspaper that there was a screening of a Mitr Chaibancha movie, so I hurriedly got on the bus to watch it. After the movie ended, Uncle walked up and thanked him for organizing this event. Makes me think back to when I was young. Ready to say that the second day will come again.
For the second day of the festival (Oct. 8), which falls on the 53rd anniversary of Mitr Chaibancha's death, the film OCTOBER SONATA will be shown: Love that I've been waiting for (2009), the story of a young woman and a young man who meet. They met for the first time at the funeral of Mitr Chaibancha before they separated and used October 8th of every year as the date to meet again. which drew tears and applause from many viewers after the screening ended. In addition, before showing the movie, there was also a screening of a film documenting the events of Mitr Chaibancha's funeral, which many people had never seen before. It marks the opening of the Bangkok Outdoor Festival and a warm tribute to legendary figures. and create a complete impression on the attendees in their feelings.
In addition to showing movies The Bangkok Outdoor Festival also has pre-screening activities such as a panel discussion with film directors. Mini-concerts from famous artists, photo booths, as well as shops selling food that is unique and appropriate to the location, such as at Hua Lamphong, there's train fried rice, kite crackers. People are interested in buying and eating, creating a good atmosphere for watching movies outdoors. It also stimulates the economy for traders.
For the second week of the Bangkok Outdoor Festival, October 14-15, it will be held at the City Hall, Bangkok City Hall (Swing Square). On Saturday, October 14, the movie "October 14, People's War" (2001) will be shown and Sunday the 15th. Oct. The movie Ong Bak (2003) with special highlights. Meet the real voice of world-class superstar Tony Jaa Ja Phanom. Watch a martial arts stunt show. and talked in depth behind the scenes with Prachya Pinkaew, film director.
Source: Thai News Agency