Thai director casts Swinton for first film outside his home
224 views · Published 22 November 2018 · 1:22 · Indexed 25 September 2026
Channel: AFP News Agency · 2018 · News & Politics
Thailand’s Palme d’Or winning filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul is known for his non-linear storytelling and dreamy shooting style, which often carries a strong - if subtle - political message. For his next feature, he’s shooting in Colombia with Tilda Swinton, and promises to bring his key themes -- ghosts, memory and politics -- with him.
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