Euthana Mukdasanit (, born May 25, 1952) is a Thai

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and National Artist of the Performing Arts (film director). As a contemporary director of

Chatrichalerm Yukol Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol (; ; born 29 November 1942), or usually known by his nickname Mui (), is a Thai film director, screenwriter film producer and National Artist Performing Arts branch (Movie and TV Drama director) in 2001. A member of ...

, Euthana was among a group of directors that during the 1970s made films that focused on social problems.Mainland Southeast Asia: Thailand
Film Reference. Among his early efforts was the 1977 docudrama, '' Tongpan'', which was initially banned in Thailand for its socialist themes. His 1984 film, '' Story of Nam Poo'', was submitted as Thailand's official entry to the Academy Awards. '' Butterfly and Flowers'', an acclaimed drama set in Muslim-majority

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, was screened and won Best Film at the

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in 1985. He also directed the remake of the 1965 musical comedy film, '' Ngern Ngern Ngern'' (''Money Money Money''), and the romantic drama '' Sunset at Chaophraya'' (1996). Euthana served as stunt coordinator and third-unit director on Chatrichalerm's ''

The Legend of Suriyothai ''The Legend of Suriyothai'' () is a 2001 Thai film written and directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, which portrays the story of Queen Suriyothai, who died in battle in the Burmese–Siamese War of 1548 sacrificing herself to save the life of Ki ...

'', and he also works as an acting coach. He was awarded the Lotus Award for lifetime achievement by the

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in 2007.

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