📍 The Cinema in the Arches A 90-minute documentary showcasing the unique identity of Thai cuisine – from the origins of its ingredients and traditional cooking methods to its distinctive flavours. The film highlights Thai food as one of Thailand’s most influential forms of Soft Power, celebrated and admired by both Thai people and audiences around the world. Presented by Mark Wiens, the world-renowned travel and food YouTuber with over 11 million subscribers, the documentary takes viewers on an immersive culinary journey, exploring the stories, cultures, and people behind Thailand’s most iconic dishes. As part of celebrASIA 2026, this exciting film programme shines a spotlight on contemporary South East Asian cinema, bringing audiences a diverse collection of films that reflect the region’s creativity, culture and spirit. Featuring family-friendly stories, moving dramas, compelling documentaries and crowd-pleasing classics, the festival explores the experiences that unite us all: friendship, family, ambition, heritage and the importance of community. Through stories from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, audiences are invited to experience the richness of South East Asian storytelling on the big screen All films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles. Booking in advance is strongly recommended.

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