Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
15Malaysia Voices Of New Malaysia

P1 Malaysian Film-Maker’s Showcase Presenting 15Malaysia. 15Malaysia is a unique showcase ever made in Malaysia which consists of 15 short films directed by 15 talented local filmmakers.

15Malaysia: What is it all about?

Watch Pete’s interview with the star

Here we go.. the short films, and the upcoming short films list…
Potong Saga | Chocolate | The Three | House | Halal | The Son | Lumpur | One Future | Slovak Sling | Gerhana | Meter | Duit Kecil | Healthy Paranoia | Lollipop | Rojak

#1 Potong Saga

Synopsis: Potong Saga. A laugh-out-loud film about a Chinese boy’s misguided attempts at opening an Islamic bank account.

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#2 Chocolate

Synopsis: Chocolate. A quiet tale that reminds us that, despite the multifaceted contradiction of Malaysia, life goes on – even if not all of it is sweet.

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#3 The Tree

Synopsis: The Tree. Malaysia’s most influential spiritual leader Nik Aziz offers commentary on the virtuous and Islamic way to conduct ethical commerce in his inimitable style.

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#4 House

Synopsis: The House. An Indian boy is asked to build a model of his house at school. A tale on the social economic plight faced by many Indian Malaysians.

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#5 Halal

Synopsis: Halal. A very silly slapstick comedy demonstrating the proper Islamic way to slaughter chicken.

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#6 The Son

Synopsis: The Son. A teenage Chinese witness to a racially motivated assault is being driven to the police station. A quiet reminder of the dangers of inter-communal suspicion and conflict.

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#7 Lumpur

Synopsis: Lumpur. A modern, poetic and beautifully constructed ode to Malaysia – its common people, places and enduring spirit.

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#8 One Future

Synopsis: One Future. An edgy and powerful science fiction story of a society where everything is perfect, except no one is allowed to speak.

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#9 Slovak Sling

Synopsis: Slovak Sling. A Guide To Bribery. A comedic re-enactment of how one politician tries to entice another to switch party allegiance as DVD pirates look on.

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#10 Gerhana

Synopsis: Gerhana. Two secret lovers rendezvous in a plush hotel room while TV news is read in the background. A dark take on apathy in Malaysia.

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#11 Meter

Synopsis: Interview With The Taxi Driver. The controversial head of UMNO Youth plays a taxi driver who is asked his views on some current Malaysian talking points. He ends up offering a keris to a Chinese boy as a gift.

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#12 Duit Kecil

Synopsis: Duit Kecil. A man finds himself without small change in a cheap brothel. Many arguments ensue and problems faced by the Malaysian common man are discussed humorously.

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#13 Healthy Paranoia

Synopsis: Healthy Paranoia. An over-zealous public relations consultant advises the current minister of health how to discourage unhealthy lifestyles in Malaysia.

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#14 Lollipop

Synopsis: Lollipop. A haunting portrayal of a pedophile preparing to hunt, interspersed with metaphors on the state of Malaysian politics.

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#15 Rojak

Synopsis: Rojak! A Rojak seller’s take on Malaysia’s multi-faceted social political tapestry. Made entirely with CGI special effects. Visually stunning.

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15Malaysia

really cekap punya kakis, tak sabar nak tengok…. and…. nanti gua kasi tambah… brb…


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