CANNES SHOCKER! ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BREAKS OUT SOLO WITH NEW MOVIE!

Sompot Chidgasornpongse, long-time assistant director to the acclaimed Apichatpong Weerasethakul, is finally getting his moment in the sun! Known for his work on cinematic masterpieces like "Tropical Malady" and "Memoria," Chidgasornpongse is now making waves at Cannes with his very own film.

His debut feature, "9 Temples to Heaven," is an emotional ensemble drama. It follows a Thai family's poignant one-day pilgrimage to nine sacred temples, promising a deeply spiritual and moving cinematic experience that Variety reports has critics buzzing.

After years honing his craft behind the scenes, this director is proving he\