Rattana Pestonji
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Rattana Pestonji was a Thai film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer and is regarded as the father of contemporary Thai film. Although his filmography was brief, his films placed Thai cinema on the world stage. He also pushed for innovations, and was one of the first Thai directors to use 35-mm film. He died just as he was giving a speech to government officials to call for support of a domestic industry he saw as coming under threat from Hollywood films.
Date of Birth
May 22, 1908
Place of Birth
Bangkok, Thailand
Date of Death
Aug 17, 1970
Gender
Male
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