Haiku

About This Movie

Haiku (2009) is a fascinating glimpse into Apichatpong Weerasethakul's creative process. This video diary explores the peculiar, dreamlike atmosphere of the Primitive Project set in Nabua, Thailand. The pacing is deliberately slow, allowing the viewer to absorb the hypnotic essence of the teenagers as they navigate their time machine experience. It's more about the nuances of the moment rather than linear storytelling. The practical effects, combined with the raw performances, evoke a sense of surrealism that's almost meditative. There's a quiet beauty in the mundane, a contemplative exploration of time and memory that lingers in your mind long after it’s over.

Haiku is relatively scarce, with limited physical releases that collectors seek out. The video diary format is distinctive and captures a unique moment in Weerasethakul's oeuvre, making it an intriguing piece for those interested in his broader work. The film's experimental nature and exploration of themes like memory and time make it a conversation starter among collectors, even if it doesn't fit neatly into traditional genre categories.