The 7th World Film Festival of Bangkok is held from 6th November to 15th November 2009.

This year's festival will introduce a record number of film premieres from Thailand and Asia, as well as a full schedule of films and shorts with many outstanding surprises for local film lovers.

The festival opens with Mundane History by Anocha Suwichakornpong and closes with Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae, a musical journey back to the golden age of Jamaican reggae.

Reflecting the festival’ s continuing of independent film, both in Thailand and internationally, Mundane History received from the 2006 Produire au Sud Bangkok, the biennial workshop for new producers and directors in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka held by the Produire au Sud Foundation of the Festival of 3 Continents, the French Embassy in Thailand and the World Film Festival of Bangkok since 2004.

Previously, Anocha has been well regarded for her short films. Her Columbia University maste’s thesis short, Graceland, premiered in the Cinefondation program at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, and is so far the only Thai short film to make the official selection in Cannes. Come and see what she’s talking about by watching her bold drama and taking part in our opening celebration at Paragon Cineplex on November 6 at 6pm.

 
Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae

The closing film will be a fun party. In the festive, free and intimate outdoor atmosphere of Discovery Plaza at Siam Discovery Center, Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae will immerse you in the laid-back rhythms of Jamaican music. You will be surprised by the many hit tunes and veteran artists gathered to record an album of their greatest hits and perform at an all-star reunion concert in Kingston. And through the magic of film, you can take part in it.

The closing celebration will be held on November 15, 2009 at 8.30pm in Discovery Plaza at Siam Discovery Centre with a "Celebrity Look Alike" competition for people who believe they closely resemble famous stars.