Thai director Sompot Chidgasornpongse is currently at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight with his debut feature film, "9 Temples to Heaven." This milestone marks his transition from a long tenure as an assistant director to leading his own project. The film is an ensemble drama that focuses on the narrative of a Thai family. Specifically, the story details a one-day pilgrimage undertaken by the family to visit nine temples.
Before directing "9 Temples to Heaven," Sompot Chidgasornpongse spent more than two decades working in a different capacity within the film industry. He served as the assistant director to Apichatpong Weerasethakul. This professional relationship spanned numerous years and several major film productions. During his time as assistant director, Sompot Chidgasornpongse worked on a distinct list of films directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. These films include "Tropical Malady," "Syndromes and a Century," "Cemetery of Splendour," and "Memoria."
The debut feature "9 Temples to Heaven" stands as a contrast to his previous work behind the scenes. While his two decades were spent assisting on films like "Memoria" and "Cemetery of Splendour," his current project centers on the ensemble drama format. The plot follows the specific timeframe of a single day. During this one-day pilgrimage, the Thai family visits nine temples. This narrative focus defines the feature presentation at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
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