Queens of Langkasuka

Queens of Langkasuka

Infobox Film
name = Queens of Langkasuka


image_size =
caption = The Thai theatrical poster.
director = Nonzee Nimibutr
producer = Nonzee Nimibutr
writer = Win Lyovarin
Kongdej Jaturanrasamee
narrator =
starring = Jarunee Suksawat
Ananda Everingham
Jesdaporn Pholdee
Dan Chupong Sorapong Chatree
music = Chatchai Pongprapaphan
cinematography = Natthakit Preechacharoenwat
editing = Nonzee Nimibutr
Panutat Wisetwong
Likhit Waratgool
distributor = Sahamongkol Film International
released = Thailand:
October 12, 2008
runtime = 133 min. (Cannes Film Market)cite web | last = Elley | first = Derek | title = Queens of Langkasuka | publisher = Variety (magazine) | date = 2008-06-30 | url = http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117937586.html?categoryid=31&cs=1l | accessdate = 2008-08-08]
country = Thailand
language = Thai
budget = 140 million bahtcite web | last = Rithdee | first = Kong | title = A piece of the action | publisher = Bangkok Post | date = 2008-05-30 | url = http://www.bangkokpost.com/Realtime/30May2008_real001.php | accessdate = 2008-08-08]
gross =
preceded_by =
followed_by =
website = http://www.queensoflangkasuka.com/
amg_id =
imdb_id = 1262945

"Queens of Langkasuka" ( _th. ปืนใหญ่จอมสลัด, "Puen yai jom salad") is a 2008 Thai historical fantasy adventure film directed by Nonzee Nimibutr.

Plot

Queen Hijau of Pattani faces overthrow by the rebel Prince Pahang, who is allied with pirate captain Black Raven. The pirates attempt to capture some giant cannon invented by Dutchman Janis Bree and Chinese inventor Lim Kium, but the Dutch ship carrying the cannon blows up and the cannons sink into the sea.

Meanwhile, a boy named Pari is born in a fishing village. His father is killed by Black Raven. The boy is eventually taken by his uncle Anjar to learn from White Ray. The sage will teach the boy the magical ways of the ocean and how to communicate with the marine life.

Black Raven, also practiced in the Du Lum ocean magical arts, has been trying to raise the cannons from the depths of the sea.

Queen Hijau wants her own large cannons and seeks the inventor Lim Kium. She sends away her daughters, Princess Ungu and Princess Biru. They will be under the protection of the queen's loyal commander, the fierce martial artist Prince Jarang.

Eventually, all the forces - the rebel prince, the pirates, the ocean magician, the queen and the princesses - will battle for the big cannon.

Cast

*Jarunee Suksawat as Queen Hijau
*Jacqueline Apithananon as Princess Biru
*Anna Ris as Princess Ungu
*Chupong Changprung as Prince Jarang
*Ananda Everingham as Pari
*Sorapong Chatree as White Ray
*Jesdaporn Pholdee as Prince Pahung
*Winai Kraibutr as Black Raven
*Jakkrit Phanichphatikram as Lim Kium
*Andre Macchieisen as Janis Bree
*Preecha Katkham as Anjar
*Kunanek Naiyanaprasert as Pari (youth)
*Manassanan Patcharasopachai
*Suwinit Panjamawat
*Mesini Keawratri
*Ake Oree
*Thiti Micheli
*Attaporn Theemakorn
*Suppakorn Kitsuwan
*Arisa Sontirod
*Kamol Luangrojkul

Reception

"Queens of Langkasuka", which went into production in 2005, was a first called "Queens of Pattani", but the name was changed to avoid political connections to the South Thailand insurgency and Pattani separatism, and to tie the story in with the legend of Langkasuka.

The film premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Market to mixed reviews. Derek Elley of "Variety" said the film lacked focus and at 133 minutes was too long. Maggie Lee of "The Hollywood Reporter" was more upbeat, praising the sumptuous costume design and action sequences, but also said the film was too long.cite web | last = Lee | first = Maggie | title = Queens of Langkasuka | publisher = The Hollywood Reporter | date = 2008-05-21 | url = http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i152f68c2925022d526d95ca16a858420 | accessdate = 2008-08-08]

Based on the reception from the industry press, studio Sahamongkol Film International considered created a shorter version of the film for international markets. The film's August 2008 release in Thai cinemas was postponed until October, with the director citing Thailand's unstable political atmosphere.cite news | title = The Fun | work = newspaper article | pages = 15 | language = English | publisher = Daily Xpress (print edition only) | date = 2008-06-30 | url = http://www.dailyxpress.net ]

A boost of confidence was given though, when the film was scheduled for the Venice Film Festival, where it would play in a special out-of-competition midnight screening.cite web | last = Vivarellie | first = Nick | title = Venice Film Festival announces slate | publisher = Variety (magazine) | date = 2008-07-29 | url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989668.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2564 | accessdate = 2008-08-08] "Queens of Langkasuka" was also the "gala opening" film for the 2008 Bangkok International Film Festival.cite web | last = Pajee | first = Parinyaporn | title = A fresh look | publisher = Daily Xpress | date = 2008-07-31 | url = http://www.dailyxpress.net/2008/07/31/entertainment/entertainment_3869.php | accessdate = 2008-08-08]

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Pirates de Langkasuka — (Puen yai jom sa lad) est un film thaïlandais réalisé par Nonzee Nimibutr, sorti en 2008. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Distribution 4 Lien exte …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Nonzee Nimibutr — Born 1962 Nonthaburi Province, Thailand Education Silpakorn University …   Wikipedia

  • Merong Mahawangsa — is a legendary warrior and a ruler who is said to be the first king of Langkasuka and later became the modern day, Kedah. The tale of Merong Mahawangsa is mentioned in the Kedah Annals. According to the annals, he was a hero and became the first… …   Wikipedia

  • Nonzee Nimibutr — en el 8 Aniversario de MTV. Nombre real (นนทรี ย์ นิ มิ บุตร,Nonzee Nimibutr) Nacimiento junio de edad …   Wikipedia Español

  • Dan Chupong — Born Chupong Changprung March 23, 1981 (1981 03 23) (age 30) Kalasin Province, Thailand Other names Deaw Years active 2003 Present Chupong Changprung (b …   Wikipedia

  • List of Thailand-related articles — Thailand, known officially as the Kingdom of Thailand (IPAEng|ˈtaɪlænd, th. ราชอาณาจักรไทย, IPA2|râːtɕʰa ʔaːnaːtɕɑ #x0300;k tʰɑj) is a country in Southeast Asia. To its east lie Laos and Cambodia; to its south, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia;… …   Wikipedia

  • Nang Nak — Cover for the Kino Video DVD release of Nang Nak. Directed by Nonzee Nimibutr Prod …   Wikipedia

  • Jesdaporn Pholdee — Jesadaporn Pholdee Born Jesadaporn Pholdee June 5, 1977 Thailand …   Wikipedia

  • Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters — (2499 Antapan Krong Muang) The Thai movie poster. Directed by Nonzee Nimibutr …   Wikipedia

  • Ong Bak 2 — Ong nur muhammad Bak 2: The Beginning Thai Poster Directed by Tony Jaa Panna Rittikrai Produ …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”