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Daily Express
a day ago
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- 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
a day ago
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- 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.
