■“I was very happy to hear about the work “Spiritual Photography” that shocked me.” (Kento Nakajima)
The 6th episode of WOWOW’s “Kento Nakajima: Eiga no Tabijin”, in which Kento Nakajima travels around the world mainly through movies, will be broadcast from midnight on January 12th. Advance distribution will start on WOWOW On Demand from 0:00 on January 1st.
The theme of this program is “Movie x Travel,” in which Kento Nakajima touches on the unique film culture that exists in each country around the world and interviews the film people who represent each country. A new type of movie information program.
The setting for this trip is Thailand, which has undergone remarkable evolution in recent years and shines uniquely in the Asian film industry. Nakajima visited GDH, the most active film production company in the Thai film industry. Since its founding in 2015, it has made huge hits in a wide range of genres, from youth films to horror films, and has produced local films such as “Bad Geniuses” (2017) and “Inheritance of the Goddess” (2021). He is a leading force in Thai cinema, bringing sophisticated production to the traditionally colorful Thai cinema, and paving the way for its expansion into the world.
Thai horror is one of the Thai movies that is attracting attention from around the world. The person who has created this history is director Banjong Pisantanakoon, a founding member and executive director of GDH. After graduating from the film department of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand’s highest academic institution, he made his feature film debut at the age of 25 with “Spiritual Photography” (2004), which he co-directed. It quickly became a hot topic, and the film was even remade in Hollywood. In addition, the horror comedy “My Ghost” (2013), based on a famous Thai ghost story, broke the No. 1 box office record in Thailand at the time. They also achieved success with the memorable “Inheritance of the Goddess,” and are truly a blockbuster manufacturer that Thailand is proud of. Director Banjon welcomed Nakajima at GDH and agreed to an interview.
When asked about the appeal of GDH, Nakajima says that it is a company that “has the courage to take risks,” and also reveals the director’s particular method of writing scripts. Furthermore, Japanese horror films called J-horror actually had a big influence on Director Banjon. “The Ring” (1998) and “The Circuit” (2001) are two of his favorite movies, and he says that without them, “Spiritual Photography” would not have been created. What did Nakajima feel after hearing about the future of Thai cinema and the driving force behind making movies from Director Banjeong?
Then, in Ayutthaya, a world heritage site, we will visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet, a temple with three large pagodas each symbolizing a king at the time and said to have contained their remains. You can also try “roti saimai,” a sweet made by wrapping a sugar candy rolled into a thread in crepe dough, and experience an elephant ride for the first time in your life. In addition, at Wat Mahabut in Bangkok, where the ghost Naku who appears in “Ghost” is enshrined, there is a lot of content where you can experience for yourself how much the legend of “Lord Naku” is loved by the Thai people. are.
In addition, a preview video for the 6th episode is also available on WOWOW official YouTube. WOWOW On Demand is currently distributing unreleased footage from the 5th episode as well as the 6th episode preview.
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■Kento Nakajima comment
Q. What impressed you during your undercover interview with GDH, the film production company that dominates the Thai film industry?
Being able to interview GDH, a production company that is leading the current Thai film industry, was a great experience for me as a Japanese actor. It was interesting to see that both Thailand and Japan have one thing in common: they are conscious of making films that can be delivered to the world.Q. What impressed you during the interview with director Banjong Pisantanakoon, a super hit maker who thrills audiences with his horror comedies?
Director Bang Jeong respects Japanese horror films, and I was very happy to hear about his film “Spiritual Photography,” which shocked me. One thing I’m worried about is whether there are spirits in the two-shot of me and the director. That’s what I mean (laughs).Q. Message to viewers
I also experienced riding an elephant for the first time in my life, so please look forward to seeing it!
Program information
WOWOW“Kento Nakajima Traveler of the Movies”
No. 6 “Ayutthaya, Thailand/The World of Thai Horror Movies”
(2025)
01/01 (Wednesday) 0:00~ Advance distribution on WOWOW On Demand
01/12 (Sun) 0:00~ Delivered on WOWOW Prime
* Advance distribution starts on the 1st of every month, broadcast from 0:00 on the 2nd Sunday of the month
MC: Kento Nakajima
Guest: Banjong Pisantanakoon
Narration: Kenjiro Tsuda
“Kento Nakajima Eiga no Tabijin” distribution page
https://wod.wowow.co.jp/program/199574
“Kento Nakajima Eiga no Tabijin” program site
https://www.wowow.co.jp/detail/199574
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