Abstract:

Chang is a revelation, a prototype for Cooper and Schoedsack’s King Kong, and a terrifically entertaining film in its own right. Shot entirely in Siam, it tells the story of a farmer and his family, who have settled on a small patch of land at the edge of the jungle. They constantly struggle against the wild animals around them—bears, tigers, leopards, and even...changs! Silent, with a new score by Bangkok composer Bruce Gaston. The DVD version includes original press kit, production essay and audio commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer. B&W 1927, 1992 re-release; 67min. Best Film, 1995 Aubervilliers Int’l. Film Festival