Thank you. Although it really wasn't all that long ago when it was written, this piece feels pretty far from where I am now so I'm glad that it can still be enjoyed.
I have actually seen Cemetery of Splendour, oddly enough probably around the same time I wrote this piece. It sounds like we had a similarly engrossing experience with it - I watched it on a sleepless night, after I had tried for two solid hours to meditate myself to sleep. Though it didn't work, it did leave me with an incredibly clear and relaxed mind and I was perfectly conditioned to soak in Weerasethakul's matter-of-fact dreaminess. I actually remember it as one of my fondest film-watching experiences, very rarely has my mood so aligned with the film I was watching.
Weerasethakul has also signed the pillar right next to the front desk in the building where I work. Not that I'm one to get overly enthused over an autograph, but it's a nice touch.
Hope things are well with you in Thailand. I spent a great couple of months there a few years back, but I'd love to return and see more of it.
The only others of his films I've seen are Uncle Boonmee, which I really enjoyed, and Mekong Hotel, which I found a bit dull but fine. Thankfully neither of them inspired me to savagery.
I'm glad you found it a worthwile watch. I haven't seen or even heard of Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, but after briefly looking it up it absolutely seems like something I would enjoy. If I can get my hands on it soon I'll watch it.
Thank you. Although it really wasn't all that long ago when it was written, this piece feels pretty far from where I am now so I'm glad that it can still be enjoyed.
I have actually seen Cemetery of Splendour, oddly enough probably around the same time I wrote this piece. It sounds like we had a similarly engrossing experience with it - I watched it on a sleepless night, after I had tried for two solid hours to meditate myself to sleep. Though it didn't work, it did leave me with an incredibly clear and relaxed mind and I was perfectly conditioned to soak in Weerasethakul's matter-of-fact dreaminess. I actually remember it as one of my fondest film-watching experiences, very rarely has my mood so aligned with the film I was watching.
Weerasethakul has also signed the pillar right next to the front desk in the building where I work. Not that I'm one to get overly enthused over an autograph, but it's a nice touch.
Hope things are well with you in Thailand. I spent a great couple of months there a few years back, but I'd love to return and see more of it.
The only others of his films I've seen are Uncle Boonmee, which I really enjoyed, and Mekong Hotel, which I found a bit dull but fine. Thankfully neither of them inspired me to savagery.
And I will, thank you.
I'm glad you found it a worthwile watch. I haven't seen or even heard of Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, but after briefly looking it up it absolutely seems like something I would enjoy. If I can get my hands on it soon I'll watch it.