Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a Thai film director, screenwriter, and independent filmmaker known for his unique storytelling style that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. He gained international recognition with his feature films such as "Tropical Malady" (2004), "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" (2010), and "Cemetery of Splendour" (2015). Weerasethakul has received numerous awards for his work, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" in 2010. His films often explore themes of memory, dreams, and the interconnectedness of life.