A 23-day lockdown of Wat Phra Dhammakaya by the Thai military junta in 2017 sparked intense scrutiny of the temple's teachings and practices.
Synopsis
A 23-day lockdown of Wat Phra Dhammakaya by the Thai military junta in 2017 sparked intense scrutiny of the temple's teachings and practices.
Synopsis
Nottapon Boonprakob's documentary features Wat Phra Dhammakaya, a prominent Buddhist temple in Thailand, during a 23-day military lockdown in 2017. The film captures the conflict between the temple and the military junta, which scrutinized its teachings and practices. Through interviews with critics like Thai Senator Paiboon Nititawan and former monk Mano Laohavanich, the documentary presents diverse perspectives on the temple's influence. It also includes real-time footage from the siege, providing insight into the tensions surrounding Buddhism in contemporary Thailand.
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Why Watch
- See real-time footage from the 2017 siege of Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
- Meet critics like Senator Paiboon Nititawan and former monk Mano Laohavanich.
- Find out why the film was banned for two years in Thailand.
Did You Know
- The film was banned in Thailand for two years after its initial screening.
- Come and See premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in 2019.
- The film includes interviews with notable critics like Thai Senator Paiboon Nititawan.
- The original Thai title, Ehipassiko, means 'come and see' in Pali.
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Who directed the documentary Come and See?
Come and See was directed by Nottapon Boonprakob.
When was Come and See released in Thailand?
Come and See was released in Thailand in April 2021.
What was the duration of the film Come and See?
The duration of Come and See is 84 minutes.
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