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| Story: Wiwat Pandawutiyanon Photos: Prommitr Production |
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In retelling the chronology of events during the period of Suriyothai in the upcoming epic war film, MC Chatri Chalerm Yugala, a veteran Thai director, has committed himself to historical accuracy and extravagance. With the assistance of leading Thai historians, MC Chatri Chalerm Yugala spent an exhaustive five years researching every record available on the 57 year period spanning the reign of King Ramathibodi II (early Ayutthaya period) to the great battle of King Tabinshweti of Burma. Spending an additional two years on filming alone, the entire endeavor is tagged at a dear 400 million baht. |
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Aptly premiering on Her Majesty the Queen's birthday, Suriyothai aims to exceed expectations of a simple retelling of history. The picture promises to bring to its viewers intrigue and drama in a visually brilliant showcase from beginning to end. In three hours and five minutes, viewers will witness the growth of a Kingdom through the expansion of foreign trade, the dynamics of a power struggle within the ruling royal hierarchy leading to internal strife, a steady erosion at the Kingdom's stability and prosperity, and one woman's final destination. What's more, in addition to the entertainment value inherent in such an intricate and exciting true tale, the film also promises, if not only to toss up historical records for debate and reexamination, another perspective on our shared history. |
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For the first time on the silver screen, Queen Suriyothai's ultimate sacrifice for the glory of the Kingdom is being represented here not only for the sake of a history lesson, but also in the hopes of impressing upon its viewers a new understanding. Whether that be something along the lines of the role of women in protecting our nation's honor, or the level of devotion of a woman to a man, will be up to the viewer... |
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