R.I.P
Read NST Online this morning and discovered that one of the established filmmakers in Malaysia - Yasmin Ahmad, had passed away last night.
I specially salute her for being daring enough to put forth mainstream issues amidst the constant dissatisfaction and complaints she got from the audience. Forget about the controversy of her gender and sexuality, and you'll see the genius in her. Her films like Mukhsin and Sepet never fail to grab my attention - they're distinctive and western-styled, without excluding the hints of unity in Malaysia and elements of traditional cultures. I follow her blog and find it refreshing and inspiring. Guess that's the end of it. So, Yasmin, may your soul rest in peace. It's such a loss for the country.
I specially salute her for being daring enough to put forth mainstream issues amidst the constant dissatisfaction and complaints she got from the audience. Forget about the controversy of her gender and sexuality, and you'll see the genius in her. Her films like Mukhsin and Sepet never fail to grab my attention - they're distinctive and western-styled, without excluding the hints of unity in Malaysia and elements of traditional cultures. I follow her blog and find it refreshing and inspiring. Guess that's the end of it. So, Yasmin, may your soul rest in peace. It's such a loss for the country.
Yasmin Ahmad dies
2009/07/26
KUALA LUMPUR, Sat: Renowned film and advertising director Yasmin Ahmad died here at about 11.25 pm tonight.
Her death was confirmed by Media Prime Group Chief Operations Officer Datuk Seri Ahmad Farid Ridzuan, who was at the Damansara Specialists Hospital, when contacted by Bernama.
Yasmin, 51, collapsed while presenting a working paper at Sri Pentas, the headquarters of the private television station TV3 on Thursday and was rushed to the Damansara Specialists Hospital.
She was reported to have suffered a stroke and brain haemorrhage.
taken from NST Online
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