Oscars: Thailand Selects Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s ‘9 Temples To Heaven’ For International Feature Film Race
Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s latest feature, 9 Temples To Heaven, has been selected as Thailand’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The co-production between Thailand, Singapore, France, Norway, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Qatar debuted in the Quinzaine competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film follows Sakol, who, […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Aug 26, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
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Oscars: Thailand Selects ‘9 Temples to Heaven’ for International Feature Race(opens original report in a new tab)“9 Temples to Heaven,” directed by Sompot Chidgasornpongse, has been chosen as Thailand’s submission for the international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The selection was revealed by the National… — Variety
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