Songs for Dying (2021)
Korakrit Arunanondchai’s new piece, Songs for Dying, composed of tropes and ideas from his “living archive,” combines the personal experience of accepting death and the perception of history with religious, technological, and political narratives. Footage of his grandfather’s funeral is followed by archival records of the popular uprising on South Korean Jeju Island, current student protests in Thailand, and references to pop culture. Using the metaphor of the ghost, central to this piece, the artist questions the linear perception of time and seeks to show how the past pulsates in the present. In his worldview, nature, people, and spirits are intertwined into a homogenous whole, forming a living and diverse reality.
Director: Korakrit Arunanondchai
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: February 11, 2021
Country: Thailand
Language: English, ภาษาไทย
Original Language: th
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Songs for Dying about?
- Korakrit Arunanondchai’s new piece, Songs for Dying, composed of tropes and ideas from his “living archive,” combines the personal experience of accepting death and the perception of history with religious, technological, and political narratives. Footage of his grandfather’s funeral is followed by archival records of the popular uprising on South Korean Jeju Island, current student protests in Thailand, and references to pop culture. Using the metaphor of the ghost, central to this piece, the artist questions the linear perception of time and seeks to show how the past pulsates in the present. In his worldview, nature, people, and spirits are intertwined into a homogenous whole, forming a living and diverse reality.
- Who directed Songs for Dying?
- Songs for Dying was directed by Korakrit Arunanondchai.
- How long is Songs for Dying?
- Songs for Dying has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- Where was Songs for Dying produced?
- Songs for Dying was produced in Thailand.