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An Affiliate of the Federation of International Film Archives since 2004 |
FILMS OF THE LATE MALAYSIAN FILM DIRECTOR, AHMAD YASMIN |
A collection of films from Ahmad Yasmin, the masterly film director of Malaysia who met an untimely death in 2009. A section of this program is subtitled in English but please confirm the availablity of English subtitles by reading the reviews below. SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY AHMAD YASMIN |
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RABUN
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An old couple having reached the age of retirement comes to live with their daughter Orked. However, the old couple can not get used to city life. Eventually, they return to the countryside to a house they inherit… |
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SLIT EYES |
Orked, a movie loving teenage girl of Malayian descent, meets Jason, a boy of Chinese descent. Jason falls in love with Orked at first sight and the two begin a relationship… |
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GUBRA |
Orked, a woman with a career, is married but her relationship with her husband has grown cold. One day her father is hospitalized and she accidentally meets Alan, the brother of Jason, who was her first love. This brings back memories of her first love and a feeling of despite against her husband who has an illicit affair on the side… |
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MUKHSIN |
Orked is a spirited 10 year-old girl who loves soccer. One day a 12 year-old boy moves into the neighborhood and the two soon become friends. However in time, Mukhsin starts to fancy Orked as a love interest… |
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THE CONVERT |
Two sisters, aged 14 and 21, are ill-treated by their father and as a result, run away from home. In a small town, they meet Brian, who teaches at a Catholic school. The film centers on the relationship between Brian, who is Catholic and the sisters, who are of the Islamic faith. |
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TALENTIME |
In a small town, a high school holds “Talentime”, a music competition where 7 students proceed to the final stage. Melur, of Malayan descent, plays the piano, Hafiz, also of Malayan descent, plays the guitar and Kahoe of Chinese descent plays a Chinese two string fiddle. Mahesh, of Indian descent who is also a finalist, falls in love with Melur but his Hindu mother does not approve of the relationship because of her Islamic faith… |
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