Cannes Critics’ Week Honors Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s Quirky Comedy-Drama ‘A Useful Ghost’ with Grand Prix
CANNES, France — Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke has made a significant mark at the Cannes Film Festival with his debut feature film, A Useful Ghost, which has won the prestigious Grand Prix in the Critics’ Week sidebar. The award was selected by a jury chaired by filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen, alongside jurors Jihane Bougrine, Josée Deshaies, Yulina Evina Bhara, and actor Daniel Kaluuya. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Thailand, A Useful Ghost tells the poignant story of a man grappling with the devastating loss of his wife, who succumbed to dust pollution. In a surreal twist, he … Read more