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Thailand Chooses Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s “9 Temples to Heaven” as Its 99th Academy Awards International Feature Entry
News Brief
The National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations announced that “9 Temples to Heaven,” directed by Sompot Chidgasornpongse, will represent Thailand in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The film, a multi‑nation co‑production involving Thailand, Singapore, France, Norway, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Qatar, premiered in the Quinzaine section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Its story follows Sakol, who leads his family on a one‑day pilgrimage to nine temples after a prophecy about his mother’s health, showcasing Thai temple architecture and family dynamics.
Key points
The film was selected by a specialist committee drawn from Thailand’s film industry after reviewing 51 eligible titles.
“9 Temples to Heaven” is a co‑production with partners in seven other countries.
It debuted in the Quinzaine competition at Cannes before being submitted for Oscar consideration.
The narrative centers on a family’s pilgrimage to nine temples prompted by a prophecy concerning the grandmother’s health.
What sources agree on
The title of the film is “9 Temples to Heaven.”
Sompot Chidgasornpongse is credited as the director.
Thailand will submit the film for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
The film is a co‑production involving Thailand, Singapore, France, Norway, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Qatar.
It premiered in the Quinzaine competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
The plot follows Sakol’s family on a one‑day pilgrimage to nine temples after a prophecy about the grandmother’s health.
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Original headline
Oscars: Thailand Selects Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s ‘9 Temples To Heaven’ For International Feature Film Race
