FILM SYNOPSIS
by United For Human Rights
2010 | 10mins | English with Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
This striking short film defines concisely one of the world’s most misunderstood subject – human rights . If you are human, this film is about you!!
Filem pendek ini menerangkan maksud topik yang seringkali disalah anggap, iaitu hak asasi manusia. Jika anda seorang manusia, filem ini adalah mengenai anda!
– In the late 1990s, three victims of police brutality made headlines around the country: Amadou Diallo, the young West African man whose killing sparked intense public protest; Anthony Baez, killed in an illegal choke-hold; and Gary (Gidone) Busch, a Hasidic Jew shot and killed outside his Brooklyn home. Every Mother’s Son profiles three New York mothers who unexpectedly find themselves united to seek justice and transform their grief into an opportunity for profound social change. Pada lewat 1990-an, tiga mangsa keganasan polis menjadi berita utama di seluruh negara: Amadou Diallo, Anthony Baez dan Gary (Gidone) Busch yang terbunuh. Filem ini memaparkan kisah ibu-ibu mangsa tersebut bekerjasama untuk mendapatkan keadilan dan menerima kesedihan sebagai peluang membawa perubahan sosial. Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Directing (2005)
by Tami Gold& Kelly Anderson
2004 | 52mins | English with Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
Audience Award, Tribeca Films Festival (2004)
Cine Golden Eagle (2005)
Gold Plaque, Social Political Documentary, Hugo Awards (2005)
Award Finalist, IFP Spotlight on Documentary (2004 Independent Feature Film Market)
UrbanWorld Film Festival (2004)
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Raul Castells was born in the city of Che Guevara. He admires Che’s convictions. Raul is a walking, talking force of nature. He fights the Government, big business, and invades buildings and casinos. And he has good reason. The average Argentinian does not have a job, a roof over their head or any means to provide for their family. Raul Castells dilahirkan di bandar Che Guevara. Dia sangat mengagumi pendirian Che. Lantas dia menentang kerajaan, perniagaan-perniagaan besar korporat dan mengambil alih kasino-kasino. Tapi kesemua ini dilakukan dengan sebab. Secara umumnya, orang biasa Argentina tidak mampu membiayai keluarga mereka kerana mereka tidak mempunyai sebarang pekerjaan mahupun tempat perlindungan. Australian Film Institute Awards, Best Direction in a Documentary 2006
by David Bradbury
2006 | 55mins | English & Spanish with English & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
Australian Film Institute Awards, Best Editor in a Documentary 2006
Australian Directors Guild Award, Best Direction in a Documentary, 2007
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Many countries including Malaysia has recently embarked on a nuclear energy plan. However, the public has yet to understand or engaged in meaningful debate on the issue. By looking at Australia’s experience of uranium mining, this film presents the opportunities and risks posed by the production of nuclear energy. Malaysia adalah antara negara-negara diseluruh dunia yang sedang mempertimbangkan kuasa nuklear sebagai sumber kuasa alternatif. Namun, orang awam masih tidak memahami atau berdialog tentang isu ini. Dengan melihat pengalaman Australia dalam perlombongan uranium, filem ini memaparkan kelebihan-kelebihan dan risiko-risiko negatif penggunaan kuasa nuklear.
by S. Auth / I. Huber / K. Schnatz
2009 | 53mins | English with Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
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Are our universities empowering future generations to participate in a democratic society, or are they nurturing disempowered and indoctrinated youths? Using a popular talk show format, Pilih explores the issue of campus election and exposes the reality faced by our students. It gives us insight as to why our youths may be apathetic, and a micro-look as to how democracy functions in Malaysia. Adakah institusi-institusi pengajian tinggi tempatan memperkasakan generasi muda untuk melibatkan diri dalam masyarakat demokratik, atau hanya memupuk anak muda yang tidak mampu berfikir secara kritis? Filem ini yang dibawa dalam bentuk program wawancara mengkaji realiti pilihanraya kampus secara kreatif. Ia menunjukkan mengapa golongan belia mempunyai sikap tidak ambil tahu, dan bagaimana demokrasi berfungsi di Malaysia.
by Loo Que Lin
2010 | 30mins | Bahasa Malaysia with English subtitles
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On Mac 17, 2020 more than 2,000 Orang Asli marched in a rare protest against a proposed new land policy, believed to be detrimental to their people. This documentary- made by a team of orang aslis- contains their voices; many who are speaking out for the first time. Hear what they have to say in their own words Pada 17 Mac 2010, lebih daripada 2,000 Orang Asli telah berhimpun sebagai tanda protes terhadap cadangan polisi tanah baru, yang dipercayai tidak membawa manfaat kepada mereka. Dokumentari ini yang dibuat oleh sekumpulan orang asli – menyuarakan pendapat mereka mengenai isu ini.
by Abri Yok Chopil & Shafie bin Dris
2010 | 30mins | Bahasa Malaysia with English subtitles
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This is a story a two communities and the relocation of a temple. This film takes a look behind its sensational headlines to understand how the dispute came to be. It reminds us how extremism can easily be fueled when we fail to understand the context of the dispute, and manage such situations beyond the emotions. Ini adalah kisah pemindahan sebuah kuil dan dua masyarakat setempat. Filem ini menyingkap dan melihat disebalik tabir laporan media yang telah disensasikan bagi memahami bagaimana konflik telah dicetuskan. Ia menunjukkan bagaimana sikap extremis boleh diapi-apikan apabila kita gagal mengambil iktibar dan menangani situasi ini secara bertanggungjawab.
by Sheridan Mahavera Shakir & Siti Nurbaiyah Nadzmi
2010 | 30mins | Bahasa Malaysia with English subtitles
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Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) is a method that allows Indigenous people to assert their land rights and to demonstrate that they are capable of working together with government authorities to protect the forest and derive subsistence and identity from it. Pengurusan Sumber Asli Berdasarkan Komuniti (CBNRM) adalah kaedah yang membolehkan mereka mempertahankan hak tanah adat mereka dan pada masa yang sama bekerjasama dengan pihak berkuasa untuk melindungi hutan yang merupakan kehidupan dan juga asas dan identiti mereka sebagai komuniti Orang Asal. Video ini adalah hasil inisiatif Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS) untuk membina kapasiti belia Orang Asal dari 4 komuniti di Sabah untuk mendokumentasi isu- isu yang mereka hadapi, sambil menjelaskan bagaimana CBNRM membolehkan mereka menggunakan hasil hutan dan pada masa yang sama melindunginya.
by Centre Of Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) & Jaringan Orang Asal Malaysia (JOAS )
2010 | 30mins | Bahasa Malaysia with English subtitles
This video was the result of the efforts of young indigenousvideographers from 4 communities in Sabah that are using CBNRM, aspart of a capacity building initiative of the Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia (JOAS).
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First-time filmmaker Norhayati Kaprawi was inspired to make “Mencari Kartika” after surveys by polling house Merdeka Center found a large majority of Muslims in Malaysia supported the caning of Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno for consuming alcohol. This documentary explores the Muslims’s perception of ‘justice’ in the context of Malaysia that is lauded for its modern, progressive, multi-racial image. Norhayati Kaprawi mendapat ilham untuk membuat “Mencari Kartika” setelah kaji selidik oleh Merdeka Center mendapati bahawa majoriti umat Islam di Malaysia menyokong hukum rotan untuk Kartika Sari Dewi kerana minum alkohol. Dokumentari ini mengkaji persepsi umat Islam tentang ‘keadilan’ dalam konteks Malaysia yang dikenali dengan imej moden, progresif dan pelbagai etnik.
by Norhayati kaprawi
2010 | 40mins | Bahasa Malaysia with English subtitles
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Indian national Anthonysamy Charles found work as a cook at a restaurant in Singapore. However, he worked for long hours without rest, was refused overtime pay and had to endure verbal abuses from his employer. MOM (Ministry of Manpower) ordered that the workers stop work at the restaurant and a Special Pass was issued to them while the investigations were carried out. In a foreign land with families back home to support, we follow Charles and his colleagues as they attempt to seek shelter and work. Anthonysamy Charles, seorang warga India telah mendapat perkerjaan sebagai seorang tukang masak di Singapura. Namun, dia tidak diberi gaji masa sungguhpun bekerja berterusan dengan agak lama tanpa rehat. Kementerian Sumber Manusia telah mengarahkan mereka berhenti bekerja dan diberikan Pas Istimewa apabila penyiasatan sedang dijalankan. Filem ini mengikuti Charles dan rakan sekerjanya dalam usaha mereka dalam mencari pekerjaan dan tempat tinggal. Best Documentary, Singapore Short Film Awards
by Vicknesh Varan
2009 | 24 mins | Tamil & English with English & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
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Does culture have borders? Can a nation claim a culture to be uniquely theirs? This film explores how this issue is played out in the context of Indonesia and Malaysia- two countries that share the similar malay culture. Adakah terdapat sempadan untuk budaya? Bolehkan sesebuah negara mengaku bahawa budaya tertentu adalah hak milik mereka? Filem ini mengkaji bagaimana isu ini telah dipermainkan oleh media dalam konteks Indonesiadan Malaysia – dua negara yang mempunyai budaya Melayu yang hampir serupa.
by Kampung Halaman & IPMKR-Y
2010 | 31 mins | Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles
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Hongsa, an 11 year-old Mon boy, just had a chance to attend a Thai school in a special class for migrant children. The movie is based on true accounts of Hongsa and his friends, the Mon, Burman, Rakhien, Shan and other ethnic children from Burma, who were born or have grown up in Thailand. They live a life of beautiful dreams while being at risks of all kinds of abuses, discrimination and denial from Thai society. Hongsa, seorang kanak-kanak Mon berumur 11 tahun telah mendapat peluang untuk menghadiri kelas di sebuah sekolah Thai yang dikhaskan untuk kanak-kanak pendatang. Filem ini adalah berdasarkan kisah benar dan Hongsa dan kawan-kawannya iaitu orang Mon, Burma, Rakhien,Shan dan etnik lain dari Burma – yang telah dilahirkan dan membesar di Thailand. Hidup mereka penuh dengan pelbagai dugaan – deraan dan diskriminasi dari masyarakat Thai.
by Supamok Silarak, Friends Without Border
2010 | 25 mins | Thai, Mon & Burmese with English & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
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The majority of landmine victims in Burma are not soldiers but civilians. This film gives us a rare glimps of life in closed-door Burma where its people are still suffering from the effects of landmine usage. Kebanyakkan mangsa periuk api di Burma bukanlah askar, tapi orang awam yang tidak bersalah. Filem ini melihat sepintas lalu penderitaan dan kesusahan rakyat akibat penggunaan periuk api.
by Sam Kalayanee
2009 | 30 mins | English with Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
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2008 | 72 mins | English & Liberia with English and Bahasa Malaysia subtitles Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the gripping account of a group of brave, visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia, a nation torn to shreds by a decade-old civil war. The women’s historic yet unsung achievement finds voice in a narrative that intersperses contemporary interviews, archival images, and scenes of present-day Liberia to recount the experiences and memories of the women who were instrumental in bringing lasting peace to their country. Filem ini adalah mengenai sekumpulan wanita yang menuntut keamaan untuk Liberia, yang sudah bertahun merana akibat perang persaudaraan. Kejayaan wanita-wanita tersebut ini dipaparkan dengan siri temuramah dan gambar-gambar arkib dalam membawa kembali kisah dan pengalaman mereka dalam perjuangan mereka untuk membawa keamanan untuk negara mereka. 2008 Tribeca Film Festival – Best Documentary
by Abigail E. Disney & Gini Reticker
2008 Silverdocs – Witness Award
2008 Heartland Film Festival – Crystal Heart Award for Best Documentary Feature
2008 St. Louis International Film Festival – Best Documentary in the Interfaith Category
2008 My Media Award from the My Hero Festival
2009 Santa Barbara International Film Festival – Social Justice Award for Documentary Film
2009 Cinema for Peace – The Cinema for Peace Award for Justice
2009 One World International Human Rights Festival, Prague — Rudolf Vrba Award in the Right to Know Competition
2009 Women’s Film Festival, Brattleboro, VT — Best of Fest
2009 Wilbur Award — Film Documentary for 2009
2009 Movies that Matter Festival — Golden Butterfly
(and many more)
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[...] last minute emergencies on this busy weekend!) for 2 FFF screenings at Menara PKNS in PJ – Every Mother’s Son (on police brutality, Saturday 2pm) and Pray the Devil back to hell (on the conflict in Liberia, [...]
Posted on October 15th, 2010 at 12:38 pm