Queens of Langkasuka [SEP] director
Queens of Langkasuka
Queens of Langkasuka (; ) is a 2008 Thai historical fantasy adventure film directed by Nonzee Nimibutr, and written by two-time S.E.A. Write Award winner Win Lyovarin.
Known as "Pirates Of Langkasuka" in the UK, as "Legend of Langkasuka" in Australia and Canada, and as "Legend of the Tsunami Warrior" in the US.
Plot.
Queen Hijau (The Green Queen) of Pattani faces overthrow by the rebel Prince Rawai, who is allied with pirate captain Black Raven
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Reception.
"Queens of Langkasuka", which went into production in 2005, was at first called "Queens of Pattani", but the name was changed to avoid political connections to the South Thailand insurgency and Pattani separatism, and to tie the story in with the legend of Langkasuka.
The film premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Market to mixed reviews. Derek Elley of "Variety" said the film lacked focus and at 133 minutes was too long. Maggie Lee of "The