Residents of Thimphu and the nearby districts can anticipate a cinematic treat under the stars. For the first time ever, the Film Association of Bhutan, with support from the government, is introducing an outdoor cinema experience in the heart of the capital. Starting tomorrow, Thailand’s renowned outdoor cinema and film distributor, Master Picture, will bring some of the most popular Thai films to life at the Clock Tower Square for three days. The open-air screenings are part of the curtain-raiser events leading up to the much-anticipated State Visit of Their Majesties The King and Queen of Thailand.
For three consecutive days, the Clock Tower Square in Thimphu will be transformed into an open-air theatre, screening three Thai films each evening.
The event kicks off tomorrow with the screening of ONG-BAK, Thailand’s blockbuster martial arts film.
Screenings will begin at 7 PM, with audiences expected to arrive by 6:30 PM to grab a good spot and soak in the atmosphere.
Master Picture, the biggest outdoor cinema in Thailand, is bringing a state-of-the-art dual projection digital technology, giving viewers a high-end cinematic experience.
“We have prepared and brought good things from Thailand for the people of Bhutan to enjoy. The Thai film industry is excellent. Everything that we are going to broadcast will be available to the people of Bhutan. In addition, we have brought the film industry and the digital system, which will be broadcast on the iMac system. We use two projectors to stream at the same time. In addition, the highlight of this event is that we have brought the film industry, which is more than 60 years old,” said Nimit Sattayakul, the Proprietor of the Master Picture of Thailand.
He also expressed hopes for future collaboration with Bhutan, especially in co-producing films and cultural exchange programmes.
The president of the Film Association of Bhutan Yeshi Tshering said, “Mr. Nimbit Satyakul is the owner of the biggest outdoor cinema in Thailand. And he is kind enough to bring the outdoor cinema to Bhutan. And then with this, we’re looking at opportunities whereby we can adopt such outdoor cinema facilities in Bhutan whereby we screen our own Bhutanese film to the crowd. And also at the same time, we want to collaborate with them and then have expertise in terms of outdoor cinema.”
The Film Association of Bhutan hopes that this event will not only enrich appreciation for local films but also open doors for Bhutanese filmmakers to reach audiences beyond borders.
Sonam Yuden
Edited by Phub Gyem
