Rattana Pestonji
22 May, 1908 in Bangkok, Thailand
Rattana Pestonji was a Thai film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer and is regarded as the father of contemporary Thai film. Although his filmography was brief, his films placed Thai cinema on the world stage. He also pushed for innovations, and was one of the first Thai directors to use... 35-mm film. He died just as he was giving a speech to government officials to call for support of a domestic industry he saw as coming under threat from Hollywood films.
Also Known As:
Ratana Pestonjiรัตน์ เปสตันยีR.D. Pestonji