Press release 27 July 2026 - The Burning Giants
THE BURNING GIANTS, the new feature film by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng,the acclaimed Thai director of (MANTA RAY, 2018 – Venice Orizzonti Award for Best Film) returns to Venice to present his third feature and has been selected for Orrizonti competiton during the 2026 Venice Film Festival
On location shot in Thailand with cast Awat Ratanapintha, Pakapol Srirongmuang, Waywiree Ittianunkul, Tanutwut Rodpai
Director of Photography : Emo Weemhof from the Netherlands.
The film is an international co-production between Diversion (Thailand), Sluizer Film Productions (The Netherlands). 13 Little Pictures (Singapore), Nord-Ouest Films (France).
Supported by the Hubert Bals Fund, the Netherlands Film Fund, CNC Aide aux Cinema du Monde, Region Isle de France, Institut Francais, THACCA, Singapore Film Commission
World sales: Lucky Number (excluding Thailand, Singapore, Benelux)
THE BURNING GIANTS Synopsis:
Mysterious smoke covers western Thailand, triggering a strange infectious disease whose symptoms resemble burns inflicted by an invisible fire.
A villager from an ethnic minority is arrested and taken to a quarantine center. There, he dreams of returning to his mountain homeland. His wife, who has sought refuge in Bangkok, shares the same longing. But their hope is threatened by the forest rangers determined to burn down their village to make way for a national park.
Beyond the veil the smoke, an abandoned theatre stands hidden in the jungle, haunted by ogre soldiers fleeing the King's army in an ancient war mirroring the struggle of the villagers.
The film tells the story of an oppressed minority grieving the loss of their homeland. At the same time, through a carefully constructed metaphor, it explores the complex relationship between the monarchy—within Thailand's long tradition of regarding royalty as possessing a divine status—and ordinary people. Set against the backdrop of a mythological war between the king's divine army and a giant representing the common people, the film draws inspiration from the Thai epic poem Ramakien.
Inspired by the true story of a Karen activist, from the mountains of Thailand, evicted from protected forests and murdered for defending his land , the film carries a weight far beyond the screen.
Anatomy of Time - Dutch premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam
Anatomy of Time - worldpremiere Venice Film festival 2021
Oeuvre box on shortlist " Il cinema Ritrovato"Bolongna
We are proud to be selectedto be amongst the finalistfor DVD awards at the festival " Il Cinema Ritrovato" in Bologna , Italy with the dvd-oeuvre box "colected works"
The box was made in colleoration withe Eye filmmuseum , Haghe Film Digital en supported by The Dutch Film Fund and the prince Bernard Culrure fund.
We are in the good company withBertolucci, Cimino, Rosselini and Orson Welles
PRESENTATION OEUVRE BOX “ COLLECTED WORKS”
Presentation oeuvre box “ COLLECTED WORKS”
From awarded director George Sluizer
30 januari 2019 - International Film Festival Rotterdam – 20:45 uur
On 30 January 2019, Stoneraft Films, EYE International and Just Entertainment present the oeuvre box “Collected Works “ during the International Film Festival Rotterdam. During the special presentation the oeuvre box will be handed over to his wife and Producer Anne Sluizer – Lordon and his children Anouk and Joris. The presentation is in the hands of Dennis Alink, director of the documentary “Sluizer Speaks” from 2014, documentary that just came out before Sluizer passed away in September 2014. Following the presentation there will be the screening of Sluizer’s last film “Dark Blood” from 2012 with River Phoenix, Judy Davis and Jonathan Pryce.
THE “COLLECTED WORKS”
Sluizer is one of the most important directors the Netherlands has known. His work is as well national as international many times awarded. During his career Sluizer directed films in 6 different languages. He saw himself as a true European Filmmaker and is known for his unique signature: “My strength as a filmmaker lies in my beliefs and convictions and not in the “communis opinio” of too many people”. The “Collected Works” box is a tribute to a great film artist.
The box contains in Dutch and English various extras as: 2 documentaries on Sluizer, interviews, and a 128 page book with personal stories about George from people who knew him well or colleagues who worked closely with him. The book shows as well many pictures from the private Sluizer archive.