Selasih, a married young woman who appears to be struggling through a personal problem that is noticeable amongst her coworkers. Ana, a caring colleague came to Selasih’s aid but is frustrated when she did not manage to get through and decided to go find the root of the problem before it’s too late.
Requiem depicts now-elderly former communists reclaiming memories of their political participation, war, deportation, exile, and socialist dreams, in the form of song. In their youth, they were guerrilla fighters who took on the British in the jungles of Malaya (present-day Malaysia and Singapore) in the anti-colonial war of 1948-1960. Two versions of this work exist, single and double-channel video installation with sound. The double-channel version was shown as part of solo exhibitions in Hong Kong and New York. The single-channel version was shown at the Venice Biennale 2024 as part of The Disobedience Archive curated by Marco Scotini.
Shahnon Ahmad's novel Terdedah (1965) has not been reprinted in decades. This rambunctious satire is about a young widow with two lovers. Why hasn't the book been seen for so long? Did it "dedah" (reveal or expose) too much? Amir Muhammad asks seven artists how they would design a cover of Terdedah if it were reprinted today. Through Zoom, they discuss how the novel can be presented visually. In an unfortunate twist, one of the artists disappeared after agreeing. So this artist is replaced by ChatGPT. The six human artists are Anderson Ee, Fahmi Mustaffa, Hannah, Mark Lee See Teck, Syuq Tone and Yante Ismail.
Wordless visual piece on the cyclical nature of life, a quiet balance between presence and departure.
Kasih Tiana, is about a mother who after being blessed with a miracle finds herself having to make a heartbreaking choice – to choose between her own life and that of her baby's. Will Tiana be willing to fulfill the powerful sense of duty as a mother and sacrifice her life to save her child?
Two cousins, Farah and Ratna, in their 20s, meet with an Ustaz from their past whom they had their teenage crush on, when he now returns, years later, as their Arabic language teacher. As they learn the Arabic language, they also learn to re-examine their life values. The Ustaz will also ultimately teach them and others a few things about life as Muslims here prepare for the 2021 Haj season.
A story of the challenges of a deaf mother, Mariana raising her hearing child, Nelly that interweaves with the life of a domestic helper, Asih who is a motherly figure to Nelly as well. She works with the family for more than ten years and Mariana’s jealousy of Asih has grown during Nelly’s teenage years as Nelly shows more affection towards Asih. Meanwhile, Asih’s son has liver failure and Asih strives to provide the best she can for his recovery. After years of accumulated anger and jealousy, Mariana terminated Asih. Nelly gets upset with her mother and their relationship drifts further apart. Is Mariana able to mend her relationship with Nelly before she lose Nelly for good?
Tu Harimau, shot on coarse-grained black-and-white film during a trip to Malaysia, is a portrait of Edi Purnomo. Copony accompanies the local rubber tapper at work, a task in the jungle that essentially involves listening to the surroundings. We see him exploring the forest, collecting, waiting, and smoking. As he leans against a tree trunk and the shadows of the fan-like foliage cast tiger stripes across his face, the camouflage blends with the beginning of a transformation.
The story is about Daniel and his friends facing a mysterious disturbance called the 'Penunggu Sol-Dorm' while praying together in their dormitory. It becomes even scarier and more confusing when they encounter a figure resembling their teacher, Cikgu Azizi, who taught them.
INSPIRASI is a heartfelt drama that explores the delicate balance between the past and present. The story follows Rian, who is trapped in his memories while searching for meaning in life. As he navigates his struggles, the film highlights the importance of letting go of the past and moving forward. Inspirasi serves as a reminder that clinging to memories can prevent personal growth and hinder one’s journey toward self-discovery.
1955 / Selamat Tinggal Kekaseh-Ku (生死之恋 )/ Goodbye My Love / L. Krishnan / Keris
In pursuit of freedom and a peace of mind, Ali leaves his crowded family home and moves to a fishing village on the opposite side of the island. In the village, he was invited to stay at an old fisherman Pak Yem's house. Pak Yem has been living alone for a long time. On a fishing trip, Ali picks a few oysters from the sea and discovers that one of them contains a black pearl. When the pearl goes missing, Mariam, who is also from the same village and is frequent visitor to Pak Yem, is accused of stealing it. Ali knows that Mariam is not a thief, although Mariam's stepmother Zaiton insists that it's her and banishes her from their house. Mariam has no choice but to stay with Pak Yem and Ali temporarily. Later, it was found out that Mariam's unkind brother-in-law-to-be, Rahman, had stolen the pearl and sold it to a general store, where Ali saw it displayed. Rahman's misdemeanor is revealed and Zaiton regrets her actions towards her stepdaughter.
1955 / Irama Kaseh / Rhythm of Love / Laurie Friedman / Keris
1955 / Saudaraku / My Brothers and Sisters / Laurie Friedman / Keris
1955 / Chinta Abadi / Eternal Love / Jaafar Wiryo & S. Roomai Noor / Keris
1954 / Menchari Jodoh / Sweetheart Quest / M. Wijaya (Hsu Chiao Meng) / Nusantara [f]
Kampong Nelayan (or ‘Nelayan’) / Fishermen’s Village / Jaafar Wiryo & S. Roomai Noor / Keris
Kerana Kau / Because of You / K. R. S. Sastry / Malay Film Productions
Budi Mulia / Noble Character / M. Wijaya (Hsu Chiao Meng) / Nusantara
A heartwarming fantasy-adventure about a young mermaid and a human prince whose unlikely meeting and growing bond offer hope of unity between their worlds.
