Pen-Ek Ratanaruang's academic tenure spanned a period of eight years, from 1977 to 1985, during which he pursued his studies at the renowned Pratt Institute in New York. Following his formal education, he embarked on a freelance career, honing his skills as an illustrator and designer with the esteemed Designframe Incorporate. Subsequently, he relocated to Thailand, where he spent five formative years as an art director, cultivating his expertise and refining his artistic vision. Ultimately, his creative endeavors culminated in the production of his debut film, Fun Bar Karaoke, which premiered in Berlin and went on to be showcased at numerous prestigious festivals.
Biography
Career
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2014
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2004

Mah nakorn as Narrator (voice)
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2017

Mai mee Samui samrab ter as Director, Screenplay, Story
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2011

60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero as Director
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Headshot as Director, Screenplay
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2010

Man Who Fell to Earth (Remix) as Director
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2009

Sawasdee Bangkok as Director
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Nymph as Director, Screenplay
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2007

Ploy as Director, Screenplay
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2006

Digital Sam in Sam Saek 2006: Talk to Her as Director
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Invisible Waves as Director
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2003

Last Life in the Universe as Director, Screenplay
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2001

Monrak Transistor as Director, Screenplay
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1999

6ixtynin9 as Director, Screenplay