Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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Summary
Apichatpong Weerasethakul was born on July 16, 1970[1], in Bangkok[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], screenwriter[5], installation artist[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,036 views/month, #6,913 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Thailand[9]
- Educated at: Khon Kaen University[10], School of the Art Institute of Chicago[11]
- Award received: Yanghyun Prize[12], Officer of Arts and Letters[13], Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[14], Jury Prize[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[17]
- Commons category: Apichatpong Weerasethakul[18]
- Family name: Weerasethakul[19]
- Given name: Apichatpong[20]
- Official website: http://www.kickthemachine.com[21]
- Work location: Bangkok[22]
- Participant in: dOCUMENTA (13)[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Tai[24], English[25], Spanish[26], Thai[27]
- Nickname: Joe[28]
- Name in native language: อภิชาติพงศ์ วีระเศรษฐกุล[29]
- Start of work period: 1993[30]
Why It Matters
Apichatpong Weerasethakul has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Apichatpong Weerasethakul born?
Apichatpong Weerasethakul was born in Bangkok[2].
What did Apichatpong Weerasethakul do for work?
Apichatpong Weerasethakul worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], screenwriter[5], installation artist[6], and director[7].
Where did Apichatpong Weerasethakul go to school?
Apichatpong Weerasethakul was educated at Khon Kaen University[10] and School of the Art Institute of Chicago[11].
What awards did Apichatpong Weerasethakul receive?
Honors received include Yanghyun Prize[12], Officer of Arts and Letters[13], Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[14], and Jury Prize[15].