The Scala

2015 0h 52m TH

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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This documentary explores the cinematic magic of Bangkok's last remaining stand-alone movie theater through the eyes of its long-serving staff.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Puangthong Siriwan
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Prachoom Wisethchuchat
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Sompong Kongkachat
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Samarn Wacharasiriroj
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aditya Assarat
Languages: Thai
Countries: Thailand

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aditya Assarat, shot by Danaya Chulphuthiphong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sitthisak Kum-ai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Puangthong Siriwan and Prachoom Wisethchuchat and Sompong Kongkachat carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt24074070 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Aditya Assarat directs. Danaya Chulphuthiphong behind the camera. Sitthisak Kum-ai cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Thailand. Dialogue in Thai.

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1Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Aditya Assarat, shot by Danaya Chulphuthiphong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Sitthisak Kum-ai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Puangthong Siriwan and Prachoom Wisethchuchat and Sompong Kongkachat carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt24074070 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.