Our weekends should be a bit more relaxed. TerraBKK invites you to lounge around, watch movies, get to know directors, and uncover the secrets behind their financial success.

Currently, there’s a hot topic among film enthusiasts regarding the movie Dunkirk. Some pages are praising it to the point of exaggeration, while others who have seen it express their discontent, questioning whether these pages are being paid off. However, we won't delve into that. What we observe is that the buzz surrounding this film stems from the signature of Christopher Nolan, the director.

“What happens if Nolan directs this?”

This phrase frequently appears on movie pages. For those unfamiliar with Nolan, they might be scratching their heads, wondering why it has to be him. But if we mention the list of films he has directed, they might start to connect the dots, as he has directed only major films like Batman Begins (2005) / Batman2 The Dark Knight (2008) / Batman3 The Dark Knight Rises (2012) / Inception (2010) / Interstellar (2014), and many others that always generate buzz upon release.

Take Inception, for instance; to this day, I still don’t know how it ends. Nolan cleverly hides complex plots that keep us on our toes, and we willingly comply because most people are slaves to curiosity. His penchant for weaving intricate narratives is not without merit, as he is one of the directors who consistently creates high-grossing films. For example, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) grossed $1.084 billion, ranking as the 7th highest-grossing film in the world before being surpassed by others, now sitting at 19th. However, if we total the earnings from all his films, it amounts to over $3.7 billion.

This success largely comes from Nolan's own ingenuity, but a significant part also comes from his fanbase, who seem eager for him to challenge ignorance with the complexity of his films.

Now, let’s move a bit closer to home. Many who aren’t film buffs might not recognize this name, but if you’ve seen his films, you’ll know that no one else can do what he does.

That person is Wong Kar-wai, a Hong Kong director. The timeless film that established his reputation is Days of Being Wild, released in 1994, known for its strangely detached color tone and an extreme sense of melancholy and loneliness. If you watch it, you’ll understand the meaning of #Wong's Style.

However, Wong's success may have come a bit late, as it wasn’t until 2000 that his film In the Mood for Love received nominations for various awards. His films haven’t been particularly profitable, but who can complain? Now, he has a signature Wong that has steadily built a fanbase, especially among those in their early twenties to late thirties, who reminisce about the 90s vibe, influencing the color tone in the recent Oscar-winning film Moonlight.

Next, we have a director who seems to be the hottest in our country this year: Ter-Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit. His most successful work appears to be the film Freelance: No Sick Days, No Breaks, No Falling in Love with the Doctor, which won two awards at the Suphanburi National Film Awards in 2015: Best Director and Best Screenplay. Many may not know that Nawapol also co-wrote successful films like Railway Blues, Top Secret: Wai Roon Pan Lan, 7 Years of Love, and Home: Love, Happiness, Memories. Before reaching this point, Nawapol had several earlier works, such as 36 (2012) / Mary is Happy, Mary is Happy (2013) / The Master (2014), and his latest work Die Tomorrow, set to release this year, along with commercials, music videos, and various projects he has time for.

Nawapol's films have a unique flavor that reflects his identity. The non-linear storytelling in Mary is Happy, Mary is Happy is one example, the shocking narrative style in 36 is another, and the natural awkwardness in Freelance: No Sick Days, No Breaks, No Falling in Love with the Doctor is yet another. He often revolves around youth stories and incorporates songs that resonate perfectly with the film's emotions (which resonate deeply with the writer in many instances), such as the scene where the protagonist imagines his own funeral in Freelance: No Sick Days, No Breaks, No Falling in Love with the Doctor, accompanied by the song Right Now - Napat Snidvongs, which has become one of my favorite scenes.

Now, let’s talk about money. Nawapol has just stepped into the mainstream with Freelance: No Sick Days, No Breaks, No Falling in Love with the Doctor as his first major work. His previous films generated modest income but showed significant growth within the indie film scene, which has a small but dedicated audience. Freelance: No Sick Days, No Breaks, No Falling in Love with the Doctor earned 86.07 million baht, ranking second in 2015 and considered high for a mass-market film yet still independent in nature. This could pave the way for Nawapol to thrive in the indie film industry (and occasionally in the mainstream) for a long time. Who knows, he might eventually achieve global fame like Christopher Nolan.

The three directors we’ve highlighted are considered idols for their authentic expressions that have generated incredible income. The essence of the matter is that those who can be their true selves will always stand out, regardless of the industry. The works that are remembered through their unique images and signatures will create a lasting customer base - เทอร์ร่า บีเคเค

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