Fattah's directorial debut shows flair, confidence
Those who caught the gritty drama that aired on TV3 drew parallels between the artiste, whose real name is Abd Fattah Mohd Amin, and his cousins, Syamsul and Syafiq Yusof.
One Netizen said: "Fattah is Syamsul Yusof's cousin. He would have quite a bit of experience behind the scenes."
Another said: "There's certainly 'class'. Fattah's touch is brilliant. He could soon follow in the footsteps of Syamsul and Syafiq."
A fan said: "Fattah can go far as a director. The storyline is interesting, and it's also down to the solid cast."
"Noktah Dosa" is one of the telemovies on TV3's Dari Lensa Ke Layar slate, an initiative to nurture local talent and give actors a chance to direct.
Others who received this opportunity are Zahiril Adzim, Siti Saleha and Janna Nick.
"Noktah Dosa" centres on Hafiz (Nafiz Muaz), a postgraduate sociology student researching prostitution. His work leads him to Kamelia (Datin Elvina Mohamad).
He attempts to rescue her from her situation, but the presence of Madam (Jasmin Hamid) complicates Hafiz's task.
Fattah expressed his gratitude for the chance to direct and for being entrusted with a meaningful script.
"My first telemovie highlights a clear message. We shouldn't be quick to judge, even if someone is in a profession that appears sinful on the surface.
"Guidance belongs to God and can reach anyone at any time."
Produced by Anomalous Films, "Noktah Dosa" can be streamed on Tonton.
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