Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Apichatpong Weerasethakul stands as a towering figure in contemporary art and cinema, holding the distinction of being the first Thai filmmaker to win the Palme d'Or. His accolades span decades, beginning with the Un Certain Regard award in 2002 and culminating in the highest honor at Cannes in 2010. He is one of the few directors to have won the Jury Prize twice at the same festival. His work has been recognized globally with the Artes Mundi Prize and the Principal Prince Claus Award. In 2026, he received the Legion of Honor, a rare distinction for an Asian artist, solidifying his place among the most influential creators of his generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Chevalier of the Legion of Honor
Awarded for contributions to global contemporary art.
Principal Prince Claus Award
Recognized for contributions to culture and society.
Artes Mundi Prize
Awarded for outstanding contribution to the visual arts.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Living Directors
Magazine Covers
Kinematograph Weekly
2010-05-15
The Voice of Thai Cinema
Artforum
2016-03-01
Apichatpong Weerasethakul: The Artist as Auteur
Records & Feats
First Thai Palme d'Or Winner
Apichatpong Weerasethakul became the first Thai filmmaker to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Most Awards at Cannes for a Single Film
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives won the Palme d'Or, FIPRESCI Prize, and Grand Prix at Locarno in the same year.