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Short Film – 27min
Color
Thai with English subtitles
CinematographyR.D. Pestonji
MusicNai Montri Iramote
CinematographyR.D. Pestonji
MusicMontri Tramote
Art DirectionSavadi Kaesamran
Classical DanceAdaptation Paew Snidvongsseni
SoundPong Asvinikul
NarratorM.R. Kukrit Pramote
CastDancers of Fine Arts Department
GenreClassical dancing
First release1959
ProductionFine Arts Department
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SynopsisDiamond Finger is a documentary of the traditional Khon masked dance that is adapted from the Hindu Ramayana epics. It tells the story of the ogre Nontuk, a gatekeeper in heaven who was given a magical diamond finger by the Shiva that has the power to kill when pointed at a person. Angry with the angels who constantly tease him, Nontuk uses the magical diamond finger to kill them one by one. News of this soon reaches Vishnu, who is comes down to earth reborn as a beautiful woman to stop Nontuk. Pestonji used cinematic aspects to capture the dance which you never seen on stage.
AboutDiamond Finger directed by R.D Pestonji in 1959 bring a complete theatre stage to life on the screen. It is the story of the ogre Nontuk, whose duty it is to bathe the feet of the angels who dwell on Krailart Mountain. Because the angels constantly tease him, Nontuk wishes to get his revenge on them, and so decides to ask for help from Shiva, who grants Nontuk a diamond finger that has the power to kill when pointed at someone. Some people might have heard the name of R.D. Pestonji but never know his contribution to Thai film history. The 50-minutes documentary, The Signature, made in 2008, explores his life and works through the point of view of his family, his co-workers and his admirers.
Selective filmography of R.D. Pestonji(1908- 1970)
1957 - Rongraem Narok (Country Hotel)
1958 - Sawan Mued (Dark Heaven)
1961 - Phrae Dum (Black Silk)
1964 - Namtarn Mai Warn (Sugar is not Sweet)
With the courtesy of Thai Film Foundation
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