Tonlé Sap - Th e Sound of a Dying Lake

Kawin Sirichantakul is a Thai filmmaker and visual storyteller whose work focuses on environmental change, human adaptation, and the intersection between nature and politics. Born in 2000, he approaches documentary filmmaking through an experimental lens, blending personal perspective with socio-environmental realities.

With Tonlé Sap — The Sound of a Dying Lake, Kawin documents not only a disappearing ecosystem but also the fading memories, voices, and ways of life tied to it. His work reflects a commitment to regional storytelling in Southeast Asia, highlighting overlooked communities affected by global environmental and political shifts.