You might have witnessed Sepet, Gubra, Mukhsin or Talentime, but never before Muallaf, at least not in the way it was intended to be experienced. The 2008 drama film by the late, and much beloved Yasmin Ahmad was initially denied screening in local cinemas due to the Malaysian censorship authorities request of key scenes to be cut, thus rendering the story meaningless. By the end of 2009 however, Muallaf was finally allowed to hit Malaysia’s silver screens, albeit with a few dialogues omitted.
In a special screening making its way to The Bee Publika this coming April 3rd, Sunday you now have the opportunity to catch Yasmin’s controversial fifth film, which tells a tale of three souls finding solace in religion, in all its unadulterated glory.
Admission is free for everyone on a first come first serve basis. Attendees are urged to order food & drinks from the venue sponsor as 20% of their profits that night will be donated as a maintenance fund for Kok Heng, the little museum started by Yasmin’s mum, Mak Inom. What’s more, there will also be a special Q&A session with Datin Orked and her friends after the movie screening. If this event tickles your fancy, set yourself a time off to witness this rare screening directed by the inspirational storyteller Yasmin Ahmad.
For more info and updates of the event, head over to their official facebook event page.
