THE EDGE OF DAYBREAK / พญาโศกพิโยคค่ำ
The Edge of Daybreak examines the devastating psychological landscape of a dysfunctional family as it falls from grace in the shadow of wars.
Writer and director: Taiki Sakpisit Produced by 185 Films: Cattleya Paosrijaroen, Soros Sukhum Executive Producer: Subhashok Angsuvarnsiri Cinematographer: Chananun Chotrungroj production Designer: Rasiguet Sookkarn Editors: Harin Paesongthai and Lee Chatametikool Music: director Yasuhiro Morinaga Sound: designer Akritchalerm Kalayanamitr Colorist: Chaitawat Thrisansri Cast: Manatsanun Phanlerdwongsakul, Sunida Ratanakorn, Chalad Na Songkhla
FIPRESCI Award: A jury of international film journalists from the Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique award the FIPRESCI Award to their standout Tiger Competition title. Jury: Veronika Zakonjsek, Jihane Bougrine, Salvatore Marfella, Ronald Rovers, Paula Ruiz
Jury report:
“For its mysterious atmosphere and rich imagery in depicting trauma and violence, for its capacity of dealing with 40 years of political turmoil through a powerful and hypnotic cinematic journey, and for its compromise with the past in order to confront the present and the next future, the FIPRESCI prize for IFFR 2021 goes to The Edge of Daybreak by Taiki Sakpisit.”