Fai Eaeng Dan Phou Kao (Fighting for Freedom)

‘Fai Eaeng Dan Phou Kao’ (Fighting for Freedom), a film depicting the Lao people’s fight to free themselves from French colonial rule. The film,produced under the Central Spoken Drama Troupe (CSDT) of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, offers audiences an insight into the Lao people’s struggles in 1937 as they sought to rise up from under the French colonists’ unjust rule.

Lao Wedding (Sabai Dee Wan Weewa)

Shane, a magazine writer visits Lao to do some scoops. There, he meets a Laotian girl named Kam and he seems to fall for her. Before Shane leaves Lao, he promises Kam to come back. But as he revisits Lao to see Kam, some problems just begin to happen... Release Date: June 02, 2011 Rating: น 13+ Genre: Comedy, Romance Duration: 1hr 30mins Actors: Kamlee Pilawong Pakorn Chatbarirak Thaniya Ummaritchot Director: Sakchai Deenan

Red Lotus

Red Lotus is one of only two feature films made in Laos since 1975 (see also History of Laos since 1945). It is made by Som Ock Southiphonh who was among six Laotians selected in 1977 by the communist government of Laos to study filmmaking in Prague. Originally wanting to study law, filmmaking was not Southiphonh's first choice, but he agreed because he would get to travel abroad. He was enrolled in the Faculty of Film and Television, Academy of Arts and Music, at Charles University in Prague, where he studied cinematography under Jan Machane of Barrandov Studios. Southiphonh spent nine years studying in Prague, and was the only one of the six Laotian students to complete his training.[2]

On Safer Ground

Documentary following a team of football mad teenagers from Laos, the most heavily bombed country on earth, as they travel to The Gothia Youth World Cup 2010 in Sweden. This adventure fulfils the boys dream to fly on a plane and get their first ever glimpse of the sea. No one knew the tragedy that would unfold making the trip even more poignant and meaningful. This film documents their journey on and off the pitch in Sweden as they win over hearts and minds and deal with being the first Laos football team ever to play outside of Asia. Directed By Stuart Ryan and Hedley Dindoyal Produced By Gareth Carter Website http://www.onsaferground.com

Sabaidee Luang Prabang

Sabaidee Luang Prabang (Thai: สะบายดี หลวงพะบาง, English title: Good Morning, Luang Prabang) is a 2008 romantic drama film directed by Sakchai Deenan and starring Ananda Everingham. It was the first commercial film shot in Laos since the country adopted communism in 1975. (Wikipedia) Sabaidee Luang Prabang Directed by Sakchai Deenan Produced by Anousone Sirisackda Starring Ananda Everingham Release date(s) 2008 Running time 90 min. Country Laos, Thailand Language Lao

At The Horizon (ປາຍທາງ)

Sin, a wealthy boy in his early twenties who was born with a good fortune, had been spoiled by his parents that he had never realized the importance of self-dependence and had become an irresponsible man. The boy lived his useless life relying on his parents wealth and power, making him even more arrogant and pompous. One night, he went out with his friend as his normal routine, and with the action of alcohol, he got into a fight in a nightclub. Sin was chased and had to escape. Once he came of his consciousness, he found himself fettered. He was starving, thirsty and was abused and beating with objective of his death. Lud, a mute middle-aged man, he came from a rural area to be a motorcycle mechanic in Vientiane. His wife worked as a market woman and had a six-year-old daughter with him. Though, Luds life was not gaudy, his family was warm and sufficient. However, one day, Lud unexpectedly faced the greatest loss of his life caused by Sin, with his father's power and wealth, Sin never received punishment he deserved. The pain from the loss was killing Lud alive and had trapped him in a maze of revenge. Only the death of Sin that could even Lud's tragedy. Lud and Sin were doomed to share the destiny, which would change their lives forever and lead them towards the point of no return. Directed By Anysay Keola Written By Anysay Keola Produced By Lao New Wave Cinema Production

Sabaidee

Sabaidee from Vientiane. This blog is supposed to list as many movies from and about Lao PDR as possible. The exception are government movies and NGO documentaries. The reason is simply that this blog should show the creativity of recent production, not the whole funded production line.