Here We Are
Synopsis
A housekeeper receives a film made by her daughter. Combining found footage of Thailand during the Cold War with present-day images of Bangkok, the film reminds her of anecdotes she heard from the woman she works for and it triggers a re-telling of her own story of coming to the capital.
Schedule
1st Screening
3 November 2024, 19:00 GMT+7
2nd Screening
5 November 2024, 19:00 GMT+7
Credits
Chanasorn Chaikitiporn
Chanasorn Chaikitiporn is a filmmaker and moving image artist whose interest lies in exploration and interrogation of socio-political histories of Thailand. His works examine questions on culture, political thought, identity and personal historical memory through the lens of semi-coloniality.
Banvithit Wilawan
Banvithit Wilawan is a founder and producer at We Wide Wave, Bangkok, Thailand. He has a strong dedication to ignite meaningful conversations and cultivate a thriving community of multimedia producers and filmmakers by producing compelling film and new media content exploring Thai social, political, artistic, and cultural themes.
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