Adapting “The Importance of Being Earnest” in a Malaysian setting is not exactly the easiest thing to do, but Al Jafree Md Yusop’s effort also stumbled upon a number of issues, including financial ones and the pandemic, which in the end resulted in the film forgoing theatrical release, instead streaming on Mubi, in a practice that seems to gain more and more traction as time passes. Let us see what it is all about however.
“Mencari Rahmat” is streaming on Mubi Malaysia
The story revolves around two men, Razak and Azman. The first one is an adopted orphan who inherited the fortune of his adoptive parents along with the obligation to take care of his his 19-year-old adopted niece, Ratna. Razak has managed to become a successful businessman, but the pressure he felt both in his line of work and regarding Ratna, has led him to invent a problematic younger brother,...
“Mencari Rahmat” is streaming on Mubi Malaysia
The story revolves around two men, Razak and Azman. The first one is an adopted orphan who inherited the fortune of his adoptive parents along with the obligation to take care of his his 19-year-old adopted niece, Ratna. Razak has managed to become a successful businessman, but the pressure he felt both in his line of work and regarding Ratna, has led him to invent a problematic younger brother,...
- 3/15/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The uneasy feeling of being a stranger in your own country brings two damaged souls together in “Hail, Driver!,” a bittersweet drama about life on the social and economic margins in Kuala Lumpur. This low-key tale about an unlicensed taxi driver and a disillusioned sex worker is light on plot but rewarding as a commentary on class distinctions and cultural divides in contemporary Malaysia. Strikingly filmed in black-and-white and well performed by lead actors Amerul Affendi and Mei Fen Lim, “Hail, Driver” opened on 41 local screens on Dec. 16 and is Malaysia’s entrant in Oscar’s international feature category.
Writer-director Muzzamer Rahman began filming “Hail, Driver” in 2017. A three-year delay caused by budget problems resulted in Rahman’s horror-comedy “Takut ke Tak” beating his debut feature into Malaysian cinemas and becoming what must surely be the lengthiest production schedule of any film in the current International Oscar race. Scenes filmed...
Writer-director Muzzamer Rahman began filming “Hail, Driver” in 2017. A three-year delay caused by budget problems resulted in Rahman’s horror-comedy “Takut ke Tak” beating his debut feature into Malaysian cinemas and becoming what must surely be the lengthiest production schedule of any film in the current International Oscar race. Scenes filmed...
- 12/17/2021
- by Richard Kuipers
- Variety Film + TV
While all the megalopolis of the world share some common features, there is something distinctly different about many Asian capitals, such as Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta or even Tokyo. Apart of course from the cultural background, their architecture and structure seems to heighten the kind of paradox which comes with every urban landscape, that people live together while being apart at the same time. At least, this seems to be the core image of many features taking lace in these cities, with director Muzzamer Rahman’s “Hail, Driver!” being the latest entry in that regard. The chance encounter of two people who got lost in the maze of Kuala Lumpur is both, an urban fairy tale as well as a portrayal of loneliness and companionship in the modern city.
Hail, Driver! is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
Once, Aman (Amerul Affendi) moved to the city to pursue his dream of becoming a writer,...
Hail, Driver! is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
Once, Aman (Amerul Affendi) moved to the city to pursue his dream of becoming a writer,...
- 6/28/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
It is always good to watch a film that deals with the concept of corruption with realism, particularly regarding the connections between illegal immigrants and the police, and even more so from a country whose film production comprises, almost exclusively, of horror, comedy and romance movies. Nam Ron tackles this subject with a sincerity that seems to ignore the heavy censorship the authorities exercise in Malaysia.
“Crossroads One Two Jaga” is screening at the Five Flavours Festival
The story revolves a number of axes, which intermingle and eventually clash. The first one revolves around two policemen: Hassan, who is married and has two children, and Hussein. The first one takes bribes frequently from various individuals mostly dealing with illegal immigrants, in order to satisfy his wife’s “demands” and pay the bills, in a tactic that eventually leads him to a clash with his partner.
The second one deals with Sugiman,...
“Crossroads One Two Jaga” is screening at the Five Flavours Festival
The story revolves a number of axes, which intermingle and eventually clash. The first one revolves around two policemen: Hassan, who is married and has two children, and Hussein. The first one takes bribes frequently from various individuals mostly dealing with illegal immigrants, in order to satisfy his wife’s “demands” and pay the bills, in a tactic that eventually leads him to a clash with his partner.
The second one deals with Sugiman,...
- 11/19/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
It is always good to watch a film that deals with the concept of corruption with realism, particularly regarding the connections between illegal immigrants and the police, and even more so from a country whose film production comprises, almost exclusively, of horror, comedy and romance movies. Nam Ron tackles this subject with a sincerity that seems to ignore the heavy censorship the authorities exercise in Malaysia.
“Crossroads One Two Jaga” is screening at the 17th New York Asian Film Festival
The story revolves a number of axes, which intermingle and eventually clash. The first one revolves around two policemen: Hassan, who is married and has two children, and Hussein. The first one takes bribes frequently from various individuals mostly dealing with illegal immigrants, in order to satisfy his wife’s “demands” and pay the bills, in a tactic that eventually leads him to a clash with his partner.
The second one deals with Sugiman,...
“Crossroads One Two Jaga” is screening at the 17th New York Asian Film Festival
The story revolves a number of axes, which intermingle and eventually clash. The first one revolves around two policemen: Hassan, who is married and has two children, and Hussein. The first one takes bribes frequently from various individuals mostly dealing with illegal immigrants, in order to satisfy his wife’s “demands” and pay the bills, in a tactic that eventually leads him to a clash with his partner.
The second one deals with Sugiman,...
- 7/13/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Malaysia’s Astro Shaw is bringing a slate of new productions to Afm, headed by sci-fi road comedy Nova, as it ramps up production with an eye on international markets. Nova, about a filmmaker who convinces his friends to chase UFOs across Malaysia, recently received its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The film is directed by Nik Amir Mustapha, whose debut feature Kil won best film, screenplay and supporting actress at the Malaysian Screen Awards 2013. Nova’s ensemble cast includes Bront Palarae and Amerul Affendi, who both had roles in hit action movie Bunohan, and Iedil Putra (Kl Zombie). The film arm of pay-tv giant Astro Malaysia Holdings, Astro Shaw is also unveiling two films currently in post-production – action comedy Police Evo and romantic melodrama The Sky Of Love. Directed by Ghaz Abu Bakar, Police Evo stars comedian and TV star Zizan Razak, who has also appeared in hit films such as Kl Gangster, along...
- 11/6/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
What other way is there?
It isn’t clear what way is being followed, let alone the availability of alternatives in Bunohan (2012). Adil (Zahiril Adzim) is a fighter who gets in over his head in a Thai kickboxing match and has to be rescued from the fight by his friend Muski (Amerul Affendi). This gets him in trouble with gangsters (I think). These gangsters send Ilham (Faizal Hussein), a ruthless hitman, after Adil to take him down. Meanwhile, Bakar (Pekin Ibrahim) has moved back to Bunohan ostensibly to take care of his ailing father, but actually to close out a property deal concerning the land of his father and the local kickboxing club. Thus, Bakar has to deal with Adil and Ilham, his brothers, using two-bit gangster Jolok (Hushairi Husain). Oh, and then there’s Mek Yah (Tengku Azura Tengku Awang) who is like a water spirit or something.
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It isn’t clear what way is being followed, let alone the availability of alternatives in Bunohan (2012). Adil (Zahiril Adzim) is a fighter who gets in over his head in a Thai kickboxing match and has to be rescued from the fight by his friend Muski (Amerul Affendi). This gets him in trouble with gangsters (I think). These gangsters send Ilham (Faizal Hussein), a ruthless hitman, after Adil to take him down. Meanwhile, Bakar (Pekin Ibrahim) has moved back to Bunohan ostensibly to take care of his ailing father, but actually to close out a property deal concerning the land of his father and the local kickboxing club. Thus, Bakar has to deal with Adil and Ilham, his brothers, using two-bit gangster Jolok (Hushairi Husain). Oh, and then there’s Mek Yah (Tengku Azura Tengku Awang) who is like a water spirit or something.
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- 5/24/2013
- by Jason Ratigan
- JustPressPlay.net
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