The Anthem

The Anthem

2006 · 5 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary

One of the ingrained rituals in Thai society is the blessing automatically given before certain ceremonies and events such as the playing of the Royal Anthem in movie theaters before feature presentations. This short presents a "Cinema Anthem" which comically praises and blesses the feature to come.

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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