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The Legend of Suriyothai is a thailandais film of genre Drama directed by HSH Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol released in USA on 17 august 2001 with Chatchai Plengpanich

The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)

The Legend of Suriyothai
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Released in USA 17 august 2001
Length 3h5
OriginThailande
Genres Drama,    War,    Biography,    Action,    Adventure,    Historical
Rating63% 3.195423.195423.195423.195423.19542

The Legend of Suriyothai is a 2001 Thai film directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, portrays the life of a female historical figure, who is also regarded by Thai people as the "great feminist", Queen Suriyothai. The film recorded the climax takes her battle elephant in front of the Burmese army and sacrifices herself to save the life of her king Maha Chakkraphat and his kingdom. In the Review of The Legend of Suriyothai in technohistory.com, Steve Sanderson states "The film's celebration of female power is initially refreshing, suggesting some nascent feminist impulse."

Synopsis

The film follows the course of the life of Suriyothai from her adolescence to her death. As Suriyothai is only known from three lines in a chronicle, most of the film relies on an invented story rather than claiming to be actual history. It presents a young woman, Suriyothai, of minor royal standing who has strong opinions and a great deal of self-determination. The movie reveals the Princess' boldness through scenes where she breaks tradition as a royal princess by walking among the commoners to meet her lover Prince Pirenthorathep, who in turn pledges that he will come to her aid whenever she wants. However, her father insists that she must marry Prince Thienraja, the son of the second king of the realm. In an attempt to escape a marriage she does not want, she runs away but is captured by the principal king who explains the possible problems her marriage to Piren might cause to Siam. For the good of the kingdom, she marries Prince Tien to keep peace in the royal families. From this point on she remains loyal to the man she likes but does not love, but remains strongly independent. According to New York time's review, this sacrifice is act of placing patriotic duty and family loyalty over her own feelings.

Actors

Chatchai Plengpanich

(Lord Pirenthorathep)Mai Charoenpura

(Lady Srisudachan)Sorapong Chatree

(Captain Rajseneha)Amphol Lumpoon

(Lord Intrathep)Johnny Anfone

(Lord Warawongsa)
And :
Sinjai Plengpanich
Sombat Metanee
Suppakorn Kitsuwan
Pongpat Wachirabunjong
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