★ HOW OLD IS APICHATPONG WEERASETHAKUL?
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is 55 years old, born July 16, 1970 in Thailand · Cancer.
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About
Apichatpong Weerasethakul makes films that reject Thai studio convention — dreamlike narratives with non-actors exploring sexuality, nature, and Western myth-making around Asia. Born in Thailand in 1970, he won the Palme d'Or for Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives at Cannes, and has since directed Tropical Malady, Syndromes and a Century, and the English-language Memoria. As a Cancer, he channels introspection into work that prioritizes mood and unconventional structure over plot.
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Biography
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a Thai independent film director, screenwriter, and film producer who has built a career outside studio systems, working with non-actors and rejecting linear narrative. Born 16 July 1970 in Thailand, he earned international recognition through Cannes Film Festival wins: Blissfully Yours took the Un Certain Regard top prize in 2002, Tropical Malady won the Jury Prize in 2004, and Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives claimed the Palme d'Or in 2010. His films consistently explore dreams, nature, sexuality including his own homosexuality, and Western perceptions of Thailand and Asia. Syndromes and a Century premiered at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival as the first Thai film in official competition; Cemetery of Splendour screened in Un Certain Regard at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Beyond cinema, he exhibits widely in contemporary galleries including FACT Liverpool and BFI Gallery London. His first English-language feature, Memoria, was a 2021 international collaboration set in Colombia. He holds a position as Professor at Tama Art University in Tokyo and has received the 2016 Principal Prince Claus Award and the Artes Mundi Prize. Friends call him 'Joe'—a practical nickname adopted for convenience amid his long Thai name. As a Cancer born under Life Path 4, his work embodies methodical world-building and emotional depth.
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Trivia
- He goes by the nickname 'Joe' out of convenience, a choice shared by many with similarly long Thai names.
- Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives won the Palme d'Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
- Syndromes and a Century was the first Thai film ever entered in competition at the Venice International Film Festival.
- He is a Professor at Tama Art University in Tokyo and has exhibited work in major galleries including FACT Liverpool and BFI Gallery London.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Apichatpong Weerasethakul succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Apichatpong Weerasethakul?
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul is 55 years old (born July 16, 1970).
- When is Apichatpong Weerasethakul's birthday?
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul was born on July 16, 1970.
- What is Apichatpong Weerasethakul's zodiac sign?
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a Cancer, born July 16, 1970.
- What is Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Apichatpong Weerasethakul from?
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul is from Thailand.
- What does Apichatpong Weerasethakul do?
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a writer.
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