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Piano boards Apichatpong's 'Jengira's Magnificent Dream'
Piano, the Mexican company behind Palme d'Or winner Triangle of Sadness, has boarded the project, producer Julio Chavezmontes confirmed; Tilda Swinton is attached.
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend EditionPublished
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- First reported by Variety: “Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s ‘Jengira’s Magnificent Dream,’ With Tilda Swinton, Boarded by ‘Triangle of Sadness’ Mexican Co-Producer Piano”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:46 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reports that Piano, the Mexican company behind the Palme d'Or winner Triangle of Sadness, has boarded Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Jengira's Magnificent Dream.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTilda Swinton is attached, and I love it already.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHave you seen any of those?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI've seen the poster for one of them, and it was a wonderful poster.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentLook at how Variety explains Piano. It doesn't say what they do, it says they made the other movie.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEven in arthouse, the pitch is from the people who brought you something else.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's a lovely résumé. I can't wait to see the dream itself.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt's the fourth thing in the headline, Chip. It comes after the credits.
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