Ashes
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Screenplay & Story
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Original Title
- Ashes
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- Thai
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Kick the Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Efe Çakarel
Department Leadership Roster
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Director
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Writer
Efe Çakarel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes
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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?
The principal cast of Ashes includes Chaisiri Jiwarangsan, Tilda Swinton.
When was Ashes released and how long is it?
Ashes was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ashes?
Ashes holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).