Amir Muhammad
Biography: Amir Muhammad is a Malaysian writer and independent filmmaker
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 05, 1972
Deathday: N/A
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Return to Nostalgia
2015-10-04
Return to Nostalgia
Overview: Local filmmaker Woo Ming Jin and his crew traversed across Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore to find 'Seruan Merdeka' (1947) - the first film made in Malaya post-WWII, and also the first film in the history of Malaysian cinema to feature a biracial cast of Malays and Chinese. While tracking the film's whereabouts, Woo met many locals along the way, whom he interviewed in an effort to find out more about the country's history.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-04
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The Big Durian
2003-11-01
The Big Durian
Overview: On the night of 18 October 1987, a soldier ran amok with an M16 in the area of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Due to the thorny circumstances of the time and place, his amok triggered a citywide panic and rumours of racial riots. Why did he do it? Why were Malaysians so jittery at the time? And what happened next? "The Big Durian" speaks to 23 Malaysians (some real, some fictional) to find out.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-01
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The Last Communist
2006-02-17
The Last Communist
Overview: A travel documentary essay, interspersed with specially composed songs, about the early life and legacy of Chin Peng, exiled leader of the banned Communist Party of Malaya.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 2006-02-17
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