SEPET (CHINESE EYE)
Sepet is a story of unforbidden love between a Malay girl and a Chinese boy in a conservative Muslim setting (Al-Amin, 2006 and Osman, 2012). It is not unforbidden per say, but it is looked down upon and discouraged by the "dominant" race. The movie portrays the similar practices of different races such as filial piety.
Al-Amin, F.A. (2008). Controversies Surrounding Malaysian Independent Female Director Yasmin Ahmad's first film, Sepet. 17th Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia
Osman, M. (2012). Sepet: A Fresh Take on Malaysian Films. A Review by Endra Jamil. Retrieved from: http://psof-lasalle.com/2012/02/sepet-a-fresh-take-on-malaysian-films-a-review-by-endra-jamil
MUALLAF (THE CONVERT)
Muallaf revolves around two sisters, Rohani and Rohana, who have run away from home due to an abusive father (Hungchye, 2009 and Thoughtsonfilms, 2008). The whole film is based on forgiveness. The movie follows the journey of the sisters who are constantly seen praying seeking for help from God and the forgiveness of others who have hurt them. Brian (Rohana's teacher) takes an interest in Rohani due to her undying faith and belief in Islam. Brian, a practicing Catholic, is struggling with forgiving his mother for allowing his father to beat him and send him off to a Catholic boarding school.
Hungchye (2009). Muallaf.
Retrieved from: http://hungchye.blogspot.sg/2009/12/muallaf.html
Thoughtsonfilms (2008). Winds of Change- Muallaf. Retrieved from: http://thoughtsonfilms.com/2008/10/20/winds-of-change-muallaf/
http://anutshellreview.blogspot.sg/2008/11/picturehouse-explores-muallaf-q.html
RABUN (MY FAILING EYESIGHT)
Rabun was written and filmed based on Yasmin Ahmad's parents, the real Pak Atan and Mak Inom. The movie is a story is about love between a couple that have been together for most of their lives. The movie follows the life of this elderly couple who moved back to the village to get away from the citylife (Muthalib, 2004 and Stefan, 2006). They assumed that kampung life would be easier and more peaceful however when in the kampung, they face a few difficulties such as getting cheated by a distant relative, Yem. Yem plots revenge after their ties are severed.
Muthalib, H. (2004) Mata Rabun tapi Hati Celik: An Appreciation of Yasmin Ahmad's Rabun. Jurnal Skrin Malaysia, 78-84
Stefan, S. (2006) VCD RABUN (2003). Movie Review Blog. Retrieved from: http://anutshellreview.blogspot.sg/2006/10/vcd-rabun-2003.html
FILMS
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