The Adventure of Sudsakorn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Adventure of Sudsakorn |
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| Directed by | Payut Ngaokrachang |
| Written by | Payut Ngaokrachang Sunthorn Phu (main character) |
| Release date(s) | April 13, 1979 (Thailand) |
| Running time | 82 min. |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
The Adventure of Sudsakorn (Thai: สุดสาคร) is a 1979 Thai animated fantasy film. It is also known by names like The Adventure of Sud Sakorn or Sudsakhorn Adventure. This movie was the only cel-animated feature film ever made in Thailand.
Payut Ngaokrachang directed this special film. It first came out in Thailand on Songkran Day, April 13, 1979. Since then, people have seen it at film festivals around the world. However, it has not been widely released for everyone to watch on DVD or video.
The story of the film comes from a very long poem called Phra Aphai Mani. This poem has 30,000 lines and was written by Sunthorn Phu, Thailand's most famous poet. Later, in 2006, the story was made into a live-action Thai fantasy movie called The Legend of Sudsakorn.
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Meet Sudsakorn: The Story of the Film
The movie follows the adventures of a young hero named Sudsakorn. He is the son of a mermaid and a traveling prince. Sudsakorn goes on many exciting journeys.
Sudsakorn's Amazing Adventures
During his travels, Sudsakorn faces many challenges. He has to fight different creatures, including an elephant, a shark, and a magical dragon horse. He also meets many interesting characters.
Who Sudsakorn Meets
Sudsakorn meets a king, a wise hermit, and a yogi (a person who practices yoga and meditation). He also finds a magic wand that helps him on his journey. Sometimes, he even encounters ghosts! His adventures are full of fantasy and excitement.
Making the Movie: Behind the Scenes
Creating The Adventure of Sudsakorn was a very difficult task. Production started in 1976. The team faced many problems, like not having enough money, people, or equipment.
Challenges in Production
When the movie started, about 100 people were working on it. But after six months, the team became much smaller. By the second year, only nine people were left to finish the film.
Building Equipment from Scratch
The director, Payut Ngaokrachang, had to be very creative. He explained that he made much of his equipment from old parts. He used pieces he found from World War II military surplus. He would find a screw here and a crank there. He even used a combat camera and changed it to fit his needs. He put together wood, aluminum, and anything else he could find.
The Director's Dedication
The detailed work on Sudsakorn was very hard on Payut's eyes. He did all the main drawings himself, including the layout and design. He said that he almost lost his eyesight because of the film. He now wears contact lenses because his eyes were affected by all the intense, detailed work.
