Thai Cinema Uncensored (Paperback)

In this first full-length study on the topic, Matthew Hunt-with access to rare and controversial films-provides a history of film censorship in Thailand. Hunt outlines its beginnings in the country, when films were censored by the police for political and ideological reasons, rather than on the basis of taste and decency, to the present when issues such as politics, religion, and sex are the main reasons films are banned. He also examines how Thai filmmakers approach culturally sensitive subjects and how their films have been censored as a result. Hunt presents interviews with ten leading directors, including conversations with Thai New Wave veterans Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Pen-ek Ratanaruang. In these interviews, the directors discuss their most controversial films, which range from mainstream studio movies to independent arthouse releases, and explain their responses to censorship.

General

Imprint:	Silkworm Books
Country of origin:	Thailand
Release date:	March 2021
Authors:	Matthew Hunt
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-6162151699
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Censorship Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Promotions
LSN:	6162151697
Barcode:	9786162151699

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