The runaway hit Thai movie “Lahn Mah” — better known around the world as “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” — has been selected as Thailand’s official entry at the 97th Academy Awards.
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The runaway hit Thai movie “Lahn Mah” — better known around the world as “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” — has been selected as Thailand’s official entry at the 97th Academy Awards.
The film, which will be considered for the Best International Feature Film category, was picked by a committee of experts in the Thai film industry, including producers, directors, cinema operators and media professionals, according to the National Federation of Thai Film Associations.
To qualify in the international feature category, films must be produced outside the United States, exceed 40 minutes in length and be predominantly in a non-English language.
This year, 49 Thai films were considered. Lahn Mah was chosen for its “exceptional quality, heartfelt storyline and international appeal”, the federation said.
That international appeal has translated into…