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Video Interviews: Pat Boonnitipat

Pat Boonnitipat's "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies"

Join us for an exclusive interview with director as we dive into the heart of his upcoming film, , hitting theaters on September 13 via .

In this candid conversation, Pat discusses the film’s remarkable success and the inspirations that shaped its storyline. We explore the pressing issue of elderly care today and how it reflects in the characters and themes of the movie.

We examine the lives of the characters, including the captivating performances by Usha Seamkhum as Amah and Putthipong Assaratanakul as M.

Pat also shares his insights on the ongoing influence of patriarchy in Thai society and offers a nuanced perspective on the complex character of Mui—manipulative or misunderstood?

We’ll also touch on the film’s stunning cinematography and editing, showcasing the artistry that brings this touching story to life. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!

About the author

Panos Kotzathanasis

Panagiotis (Panos) Kotzathanasis is a film critic and reviewer, specialized in Asian Cinema. He is the owner and administrator of Asian Movie Pulse, one of the biggest portals dealing with Asian cinema. He is a frequent writer in Hancinema, Taste of Cinema, and his texts can be found in a number of other publications including SIRP in Estonia, Film.sk in Slovakia, Asian Dialogue in the UK, Cinefil in Japan and Filmbuff in India.

Since 2019, he cooperates with Thessaloniki Cinematheque in Greece, curating various tributes to Asian cinema. He has participated, with video recordings and text, on a number of Asian movie releases, for Spectrum, Dekanalog and Error 4444. He has taken part as an expert on the Erasmus+ program, “Asian Cinema Education”, on the Asian Cinema Education International Journalism and Film Criticism Course.

Apart from a member of FIPRESCI and the Greek Cinema Critics Association, he is also a member of NETPAC, the Hellenic Film Academy and the Online Film Critics Association.

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