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The Thai short films below might make particularly interesting viewing given the current situation.

Thai Aurora at the Horizon:

Political Short Films Project by 15 Thai Filmmakers

Sat. 22 June, from 2pm

Special project by 15 young Thai directors producing 3-15 minutes short films under the theme of Ideal Thai Politics. The films are in Thai with English subtitles, followed by Q & A with the directors. 

1. Lice in the Wonderland (15.56 min.) by Boonyarit Wiangnon: A documentary will take us to experience the true rural atmosphere.

2. Mosquito in the Ant Land (8.55 min.) by Supakit Seksuwan: A short film that has ant and mosquito as the main characters.

3. Introducing Post Thailand (6.34 min.) by Nuttawat Attasawat: An unexpected story while a man's watching news on TV at home.

4. Brother Ping-Ping waiting in line for eat fried chicken (3.30 min.): by Thai Pradithkesorn: A children film in 4K system.

5. When I was in Grade 12 (7.52 min.) by Prempapat Plittapolkranpim: The actual events that was in the news around the country.

6. After Babylon (10.19 min.): by Napat Treepalawisetkun: The event about the theocracy in the future.

7. The Taxi Meter (5.19 min.) by Natpakhan Khemkhao: The different point of view about the politics between taxi chauffeur and the passenger.

8. Education Suicide (10.26 min.) by Karnchanit Posawat: How is the civil disobedience in an education?

9. Sleepwalker (7.48 min.) by Manasak Khlongchainan: A man's beautiful dream.

10. My Hand is Still Looking (5.53 min.) by Harin Paesongthai: An experimental film, capture insects, water reflection and a hand.

11. Tear of Child (5.08 min.) by Weerachai Jitsoonthorntip: Children and the violence.

12. Shut Sound: Lao Duang Duen (7.34 min.) by Joaquim Niamtubtim: Watch the unrest through the classical music.

13. The Youth (3.57 min.) by Ukrit Sa-nguanhai & Chayajee Krittayapongsakorn: Experimental short film underwater with children shows.

14. Here Comes the Democrat Party (3.35 min.) by Chulayarnnon Siriphol: An MV with meaningful message.