9 Temples To Heaven to Open Bangkok International Film Festival 2026
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Thailand’s 9 Temples To Heaven, directed by Sompot Chidgasornpongse and produced by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, will open the Bangkok International Film Festival 2026. Running September 13–27, BKKIFF will feature international and Asian competitions, industry programmes and the Talad Nang film market, strengthening Bangkok’s position in Asian cinema.
Why it matters
BKKIFF provides Thailand with a major platform to promote Thai filmmakers, attract international buyers and develop Bangkok as a regional film-industry hub.
What's next
The festival’s full competition lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. Talad Nang will run September 22–24 at Siam Paragon, focusing on international buyer–Thai company business matching.
Key dates
- Aug 13, 2026: Opening film and festival plans announced
- Sep 13: BKKIFF 2026 opens with 9 Temples To Heaven
- Sep 22–24: Talad Nang film market at Siam Paragon
- Sep 27: Festival concludes
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Sources
- screendaily.comView original →
