The Overture (2004)
Based on the life of Luang Pradit Pairoh the most revered traditional Thai music master who lived during the reigns of Kings Rama V to VIII, the movie traces the life of Sorn, who picked up the ra-nad ek (Thai xylophone) mallets as a small child and played all his life. The backdrop to Sorn's life tale is the story of Thailand's classical music from its golden age during the reign of King Rama V to near extinction after the end of the absolute monarchy when the government banned it as uncivilised in the 1930s - a time when Field Marshall Plaek Pibulsongkram tried to push the Kingdom into the modern era.The Overture featuring Anuchit Sapanpong and Adul Dulyarat is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, available for purchase on Prime Video, and available for rent or purchase on VUDU. It's a biography and drama movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (1,006 votes).
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Currently you are able to watch The Overture streaming on Kanopy. It is also possible to buy The Overture on Prime Video, and VUDU or rent it on VUDU.
Why to Watch The Overture
The Overture is a captivating blend of genres, combining elements of Drama, Musical, Biography, and Music to create a unique cinematic experience.
The movie offers a deep dive into the life of Luang Pradit Pairoh, a revered traditional Thai music master, and the evolution of Thailand's classical music, providing a rich historical and cultural context.
With an IMDb audience rating of 7.9 out of 10, The Overture has been well-received by viewers, indicating its compelling storytelling and engaging performances.
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Available to stream on a subscription service (Kanopy).
Available to rent or buy from $2.00 on 2 services (Prime Video and Vudu).
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The Overture has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (1,006 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.
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Based on the life of Luang Pradit Pairoh the most revered traditional Thai music master who lived during the reigns of Kings Rama V to VIII, the movie traces the life of Sorn, who picked up the ra-nad ek (Thai xylophone) mallets as a small child and played all his life. The backdrop to Sorn's life tale is the story of Thailand's classical music from its golden age during the reign of King Rama V to near extinction after the end of the absolute monarchy when the government banned it as uncivilised in the 1930s - a time when Field Marshall Plaek Pibulsongkram tried to push the Kingdom into the modern era.