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SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006

PROGRAM 32 - Malaysians Uncovered

MAY 7 - 5:00 p.m. - Directors Guild of America, Theatre 3

The first half of this Malaysian compilation consists of noteworthy entries to a recent short-film contest on the controversial subject of the tudung (the headscarf worn by Muslim women). Although not compulsory to be worn (unlike in Iran or Afghanistan) its usage has increased with greater Islamic consciousness. These five shorts, ranging from the witty to the earnest, offer different takes on how religious, gender and social identities are read into the tudung. The last four shorts have nothing to do with the tudung at all, but are highlights from the burgeoning indie scene, which like any indie scene is heavy on sex and violence. Curated by Amir Muhammad.

TRT: 80 minutes

FREE HAIR

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: Azmad

Who wears the tudung and why? The answers are not as clear-cut as many would think.

Video, 9 minutes, color, documentary, in Malay and English w/E.S.

THE LITTLE TUDUNG

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: Tan Gaik Lan

Follow little Aina on her eventful day as she wears the tudung for the first time.

Video, 11 minutes, color, narrative, in Malay w/E.S.

TUDUNG HATI BUAH SAJI (Sweetheart)

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: Yee Hwa

A romantic musical in the style of old Malay cinema.

Video, 3 minutes, color, narrative, in Malay w/E.S.

TUDUNG

(Malaysia, 2005) Dirs: Liew Seng Tat, Zan Azlee

What is the purpose of the tudung? Is it to keep things clean and fresh?

Video, 3 minutes, color, documentary, in Malay w/E.S.

TUESDAY BE MY FRIEND

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: Chong Chan Fui

Chinese girls are usually not Muslim and thus not expected to wear the tudung. But this short opens up a new scenario.

Video, 9 minutes, color, narrative, in Mandarin w/E.S.

SOMETIMES LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: James Lee

The laundry girl and the motorcycle girl have been friends since childhood. But recently their relationship has changed.

Video, 12 minutes, color, narrative, in Mandarin w/E.S.

WICKED

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: Aaron Chung

Does TV cause violence?

Video, 3 minutes, color, narrative, no dialogue

IT'S POSSIBLE YOUR HEART CANNOT BE BROKEN

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: Woo Ming Jin

A black comedy about the disintegration of a love affair.

Video, 15 minutes, color, narrative, in Mandarin w/E.S.

MAJIDEE

(Malaysia, 2005) Dir.: Azharr Rudin

A one-take wonder as we follow two men in a conversation that's not as innocent as it first seems.

Video, 15 minutes, color, narrative, in Malay w/E.S.
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