You know, the problem with us Malaysians is that we are so into Hollywood movies which, often have bad storylines, unrealistic and sometimes are as plain as plain Jane. Okay, there are some good Hollywood movies such as Million Dolor Baby, Fight Club, what else, can’t remember. Okay, some movies are quite entertaining! Think...Superman, Spiderman, what other man?!! Well, can’t blame us Malaysians cos there are not many options when it comes to movies.
Good locally made indie films are screened at film festivals around the world except in Malaysia cos these films are down right truthful, sincere, realistic and thought provoking that these films are seen as threatening and intimidating by the authorities. (Who else?!!) One such film is The Big Durian which deals with the issue of the Internal Security Act or better known as the ISA.
Despite all these, there are always people out there who are so passionate in what they believe that they work tirelessly to organize private screenings of quality indie films or films which have been denied screenings at cinemas.
Tomorrow is the beginning of yet another long-awaited film Festival. The Freedom Film Festival will kick start in Penang on Friday until Sunday(6 Oct-8 Oct) from 10am -10pm. This year for the first time, FFF will feature a human rights photo exhibition entitled `Wrong & Rights?’ featuring 60 images by seasoned photojournalist & social activists, Tan Jo Hann. FFF is organized by Pusat Komunikasi Masyarakat(KOMAS)or the Community Communications Centre
For enquiries and invitation, please contact:
Wee Ching 012-2755438
Chon Kai 019-5669518
or
visit www.freedomfilmfest.komas.org
Venue: The Actors Studio Greenhall
(Address: Ground Floor, Zhong Zheng School Memorial Centre, 32, Lebuh
Light,
10200 Penang)
Hope all of you will come and show your support.
