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Daily Express
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Sabahan filmmaker's Ninavau to open 8th MIFFest
Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: The promotional still for Ninavau. KUALA LUMPUR: The 8th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) will open with Ninavau, a Malaysian film directed by Sabahan filmmaker Bebbra Mailin, when it runs from July 19-27 at MyTown here, with the Golden Global Awards set for July 26 at Zepp KL. Ninavau tells the story of a Kadazan woman who returns from the peninsula to her devout Catholic family in Sabah, carrying with her a profound change of heart. Advertisement It explores themes of cultural identity and emotional heritage in a narrative that is intimate, powerful, and deeply resonant. The festival will close with Transamazonia, an international co-production highlighting global environmental and social themes, contrasting Ninavau's localised narrative with global perspectives. Other highlights include open-air screenings of Malaysian hits like The Journey, Munafik 2, and Polis Evo 1, alongside special showcases on Indian cinema and modern Hong Kong stories. This year's Lifetime Achievement Tribute will go to Hong Kong action legend Ti Lung, while Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian will be honoured for Excellent Achievement in Film. MIFFest 2025 will present 62 films from 48 countries, judged by a panel including Asif Kapadia, Jennifer Yu, Rima Das, Diana Danielle, and Reza Rahadian. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: MIFFest returns for the 8th time
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) is gearing up for its 8th edition, at MYTown here from July 19 to 27. The highly anticipated Golden Global Awards will take place on July 26 at Zepp KL. This year's festival, themed "Infinity", promises a vibrant mix of international masterpieces and local cinematic gems. It aims to celebrate the boundless possibilities of storytelling through film, as reported today. MIFFest will open with Ninavau, a poignant Malaysian short film by Bebbra Mailin. It tells the story of a native Kadazan woman returning from Peninsular Malaysia to her devout Catholic family in Sabah, bringing with her a profound change of heart. Closing the festival is Transamazonia, a powerful international co-production involving France, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, and Taiwan. This film explores themes of resilience, personal transformation, and urgent environmental concerns. Audiences will also be treated to open-air cinema screenings of beloved local classics, including The Journey, Munafik 2, Polis Evo 1, Hantu Kak Limah, and Desolasi. A special highlight this year is a tribute to Indian cinema. This includes a heartfelt homage to Raj Kapoor, celebrated as the "Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema," and a spotlight on Indian women filmmakers. Featured titles in this segment include Second Chance, Village Rockstars 2, Boong, and Victoria. Another key feature is "Harbour of Stories: Hong Kong On Screen". This specially curated segment delves into the evolving identity of modern Hong Kong, showcasing films such as Last Song for You, Montages of a Modern Motherhood, The Way We Talk, and Valley of the Shadow of Death. In total, the festival will screen 62 films from 48 countries, presented in over 43 languages, offering audiences a truly rich and diverse cinematic journey. "These titles are incredibly exciting — some are even world premieres," said Joanne Goh, founder of MIFFest.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Eighth Malaysia International Film Festival returns with global line-up, to showcase 62 films from 48 countries this July in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) will return to Kuala Lumpur for its 8th edition, taking place at MYTown from July 19 to 27, with the Golden Global Awards to be held at Zepp KL on July 26. Carrying the theme of 'Infinity', this year's line-up — unveiled today — features a vibrant mix of international masterpieces and local cinematic gems. The festival will open with Ninavau, a local Malaysian short film by Bebbra Mailin, which follows a native Kadazan woman returning from Peninsular Malaysia to her devout Catholic family in Sabah, with a profound change of heart. It will close with Transamazonia, an international co-production spanning France, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Taiwan, exploring themes of resilience, transformation and pressing environmental concerns. This year, MIFFest's open-air cinema screenings will include beloved local classics such as The Journey, Munafik 2, Polis Evo 1, Hantu Kak Limah and Desolasi among many others. MIFFest 2025 promises to be especially memorable, with one of its highlights being a tribute to Indian cinema. MIFFest 2025 features an homage to Raj Kapoor, revered as the 'Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema,' among other tributes. — Picture by Raymond Manuel This includes an homage to Raj Kapoor, revered as the 'Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema', and a special focus on Indian women filmmakers, showcasing works such as Second Chance, Village Rockstars 2, Boong and Victoria. Another key highlight is Harbour of Stories: Hong Kong On Screen, a specially curated section exploring the evolving identity and soul of modern Hong Kong through films like Last Song for You, Montages of a Modern Motherhood, The Way We Talk and Valley of the Shadow of Death. Having the honour of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Tribute this year is none other than legendary Hong Kong actor and martial artist Ti Lung — a towering icon of Asian cinema whose unforgettable roles helped shape the golden era of martial arts and crime dramas. Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian, a dynamic force in South-east Asian cinema and a familiar face to fans across the region, will receive the Award for Excellent Achievement in Film This year's Distinguished Jury Panel for the final stage of the MIFFest 2025 International Competition returns with fresh energy and includes acclaimed British filmmaker Asif Kapadia, Hong Kong actress Jennifer Yu, Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian himself, India's visionary filmmaker Rima Das and Malaysia's own cultural icon and actress Diana Danielle. The festival will showcase 62 films from 48 countries, presented in over 43 languages, offering a rich and diverse tapestry of storytelling from around the globe. MIFFest founder Joanne Goh said that this year's international titles are interesting and will be appreciated by the audience. — Picture by Raymond Manuel 'This year's titles are especially exciting, and some of them are world premieres,' said Joanne Goh, founder of MIFFest. 'We encourage all Malaysians who are eager to experience international film screenings to come to MIFFest — we've worked hard to bring these international titles right here to Malaysia.' 'So for anyone who loves movies, this is something they'll truly enjoy,' she added. For more details on MIFFest 2025, visit
