Los Angeles

Los Angeles. January 24, 2006 – Following the special presentation screening of his 1974 James Bond film, The Man With the Golden Gun , veteran actor Christopher Lee will join a moderator on the stage for a “Conversation with…” during which he will answer questions from the audience.

Known for his work in such films as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith , and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Christopher Lee’s film career includes his work opposite Sir Laurence Olivier in 1948′s Hamlet . The James Bond film The Man With the Golden Gun was filmed in Thailand more than 40 years ago and Christopher Lee is returning to Bangkok for this special occasion.

Argentine Film takes the Honors

2004 Bangkok International Film Festival
Announces Golden Kinnaree Winners
Golden Kinnaree International Competition
* Best Film:
* The Barbarian Invasions (Canada)
* Best Director:
* Jim Sheridan (In America, Ireland)
* Best Actor:
* Li Yixiang, Wang Shungbao and
* Wang Baoqiang (Blind Shaft, China)
* Best Actress:
* Giovanna Mezzogiorno (Facing Windows,
* Italy)
* Best ASEAN film:
* Last Life in the Universe (Thailand)
Asian Shorts and Documentary
* Best Short Documentary:
* Broken Blossom (Japan)
* Best Live Action:
* The Anniversary (Vietnam)
* Best Animation:
* 3 Feet Apart (Singapore)
* Overall Short Film/
* Jameson Short Film Awards:
* Mekong Interior (France)

*A Lifetime Achievement Award:
**Ratana Pestanji
*Career Achievement Award:
**Oliver Stone
*Crystal Lens Award:
**Christopher Doyle

On-site Registration Opens on January 13, 2005
The 2005 BKKIFF online registration is already closed. For further informations, please contact the festival’s accreditation office directly at:

General
register-gen@bangkokfilm.org

Press & Media
register-press@bangkokfilm.org

Film Market
register-mkt@bangkokfilm.org

The BKKIFF press office would like to announce that publicity materials (hi-res images, synopses and press kits) for 28 films in International Competition and ASEAN Competition are now available to do.

BKKIFF MAIN LINE-UP ANNOUNCED
Friday, December 24, 2004

The BKKIFF organizers have unveiled the 28 films that will screen in the festival’s two main competitions. There are in total 13 films programmed in the International Competition, with one entry from.

RED DUST SET AS OPENING NIGHT FILM
Friday, December 24, 2004

South African courtroom drama Red Dust will open the 2005 Bangkok International Film Festival on Thursday January 13, it was confirmed. | This directorial debut from British filmmaker Tom Hooper (from.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC IN THE PARK
Thursday, December 23, 2004

Hollywood musical classic The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews, will make a return to Bangkok screens as part of special screening program at the upcoming Bangkok International Film Festival. |.

OLIVIER ASSAYAS RETROSPECTIVE
Thursday, December 23, 2004

French director Olivier Assayas is to be honored at the 2005 Bangkok International Film Festival with a special retrospective of his past works as well as his latest, Clean, starring Maggie Cheung. Ch.

Deadline for Submissions
November 1, 2004
Bangkok Film Market
January 17-20, 2005
Opening Night
January 13, 2005
Cinematographer’s Day
January 19-20, 2005
Awards Gala
January 21, 2005
Closing Night
January 23, 2005