Singapore History Museum, Auditorium
30 Merchant Road, #03-09/17 Riverside Point
Dec 9, 2005
Friday, 730pm
$5 for pre-registrants, $7 at the door (pending availability)
Pre-registration encouraged as seats are limited
Email info@objectifs.com.sg, or call 6339 3068 to pre-register.

RABUN
Directed and written by Yasmin Ahmad
16mm / 85 min / Malaysia

Rabun is about a retired couple in their 60s getting tired of the city. Having inherited her late father’s house in the village, Mak Inom jumps at the chance for them to live in the country again. Things seem rosy for the eccentric and openly affectionate couple – fresh air, lush greenery and kind country folks. But before long, events take an unexpected turn. Pak Atan and Mak Inom are now forced to reassess their perceptions of both country and the city.
 
Rabun has been screened at the 5th Cinemaya Festival of Asian Film in India, 21st Torino Film Festival in Italy and the 2003 Singapore International Film Festival. It was awarded Gold for Best ASEAN film at the 8th Malaysian Video Awards.
 
Yasmin Ahmad is a writer/director who has created a new voice for Malaysia independent films with her dramatic features. Both Rabun and Sepet have been well-received at film festivals and commercial cinemas alike.

The screening will follow with a talk by Yasmin Ahmad - unabashed adn full of spunk, she will share her personal journey of making films, gaining festival recognition and her experiences as an independent filmamker.
 

Supported by

Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific
Singapore History Museum