Profile
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Thailand. Known for his avant-garde films, Weerasethakul's work frequently explores themes of memory, sensory perception, and personal politics through a distinctly non-linear narrative structure. His most acclaimed projects include "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives," which won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, and "Syndromes and a Century," which has been widely praised for its innovative storytelling style.Weerasethakul's films are often set in the rural landscapes of Thailand, weaving together the supernatural with everyday and invoking a critical response to the socio-political context of contemporary Thailand. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at major venues such as the Tate Modern and the New Museum in New York.
