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Cannes Critics’ Week: Thai Director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke on Possessed Vacuum Cleaners and Dust Pollution in ‘A Useful Ghost’
Thai director explores dust pollution and possessed appliances in 'A Useful Ghost,' bringing satirical horror-comedy to Cannes Critics' Week.
A ghost-possessed vacuum cleaner might sound like standard horror fare, but in the hands of Thai director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, it transforms into a sly commentary on pollution, power dynamics, and the cost of living crisis in Bangkok. Boonbunchachoke’s debut feature, selected for Cannes Critics’ Week, marks Thailand ‘s return to the prestigious festival after a decade-long absence. The film ingeniously reimagines the ghost story as a satirical romantic comedy, a deliberate departure from Thailand’s renowned horror cinema traditions.
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