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Ashes (2012)

Movie ★ 5.3 20 min

Documentary

In collaboration with Lomo, an Austrian camera company, and Mubi, a global film website, Weerasethakul was invited to make a work to launch the new LomoKino, a portable motion picture camera. Ashes juxtaposes the intimacy of his daily routine with the destruction of memories and his observations of the dark side of Thailand’s social realities.

Apichatpong Weerasethakul Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 19, 2012
Runtime
20 min
IMDb
tt2144642
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Language
Studio
Kick the Machine

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Cast

Chaisiri Jiwarangsan Self Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ashes about?
In collaboration with Lomo, an Austrian camera company, and Mubi, a global film website, Weerasethakul was invited to make a work to launch the new LomoKino, a portable motion picture camera. Ashes juxtaposes the intimacy of his daily routine with the destruction of memories and his observations of the dark side of Thailand’s social realities.
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Who stars in Ashes?
Ashes stars Chaisiri Jiwarangsan, Tilda Swinton.
When was Ashes released?
Ashes is a 2012 documentary film.
Where can I watch Ashes?
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