CAUSEWAYEXCHANGE 2012: Held in Conjunction with Asia on the Edge
INTRODUCING CAUSEWAYEXCHANGE 2012
23 – 26 August 2012
The Arts House, Singapore
Singapore plays host to the CausewayEXchange (CEX) Festival with something for everyone as it returns for the third year running! For theatre lovers, check out At A Plank Bridge, Malaysia’s first play that was performed in New York. For those needing large doses of man’s best medicine, catch the controversial Indian Lawyers - Master Tongue-Twisters? You Decide... and the equally hilarious stand-up comedy 1 Malaysia. For dance lovers, be entranced by the world premiere of am TO pm from the acclaimed Dua Space Dance Theatre. For an awakening visual experience, stare into Mindscreen, a showcase of miniatures on canvas motivated by years of people watching. For film buffs, the 6 short and 2 full length films by some of Malaysia’s most talented directors will leave a mark on you. And take part in a special tribute to the late celebrated filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad with the book launch ofYasmin, How You Know?, a compilation of her wisdom and wit, and a screening of her first telemovieRabun. Finally, come meet fellow artists at CEX’s Kopi Shop Talks & Networking Session.
About CausewayEXchange
CausewayEXchange (CEX) is a joint arts and culture initiative between Singapore and Malaysia that aims to serve as the premier exchange platform between the arts and creative communities of both countries. CEX’s mission is to foster a closer relationship and understanding between the people of Singapore and Malaysia vis-a-vis arts and culture. Co‐orgranised by arts and creative company The Old Parliament House (Singapore) and marketing communications & entertainment group DMR Productions, CEX’s missionis to foster a closer relationship and understanding between the peoples of Singapore and Malaysia vi-a‐vis arts and culture. The third edition of CEX will run from 23‐26 August this year.
ABOUT DMR PRODUCTIONS
DMR Productions is a newly set up subsidiary of DMR Advertising & Promotions, which has been around for the past 10 years. DMR’s track record includes introducing the unusual to Singapore’s audiences: In 2003 DMR introduced “live” Improv Comedy in Singapore as part of the Guinness Comedy Showcase. Improv groups from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and USA soon followed. And as this brand of comedy grew in popularity, DMR once again broke new ground by taking it off-stage and into schools and corporations via workshops on creative thinking, confidence building, public speaking, thinking on your feet and many more attributes.
In 2004 DMR brought monologue to Singapore audiences via Broadway actor Bruce Kuhn who recited “Gospel of Luke” and “Acts of the Apostles” from the King James Bible, word for word, from memory. Combining religion with art, this monologue has been running for the past 6 consecutive years to packed houses. Performing in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Sabah. This year Bruce returned to Singapore to perform another monologue, “Tales of Tolstoy” which was to date the most challenging show to market for DMR, however we pulled it off, with the support from the Russian Embassy. In addition to group comedy, DMR is also renown for is stable of “one man” stand-up comedy shows with international names like Karen Loftus (USA) and Pink (New Zealand), Rex Navarette (USA), Dan Nainan (USA). It is also active in music, working with partners Hype Records and MTV Asia in organizing shows to showcase local and international artists.
THE ARTS HOUSE AT THE OLD PARLIAMENT
Occupying the almost 200-year-old building that was Singapore's first Parliament House, The Arts House at the Old Parliament has been offering its audiences a broad range of arts and culture programmes since its opening in 2004. At the same time, we also play an active role in the Singapore creative scene. Since 2011, The Arts House has been focusing on the development of literary arts, while we continue to present and support programmes and festivals that aim to give our audiences a wide and multidisciplinary experience. For more information, please visit www.theartshouse.com.sg.
For more information please visit www.causewayexchange.com | www.theartshouse.com.sg
For Media enquiries, please contact:
Fionna Lai | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 6332 6915
Lim Su Pei | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 9639 4695
Shawn | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 97 820 821
CAUSEWAYEXCHANGE 2012 LINE UP
AT A PLANK BRIDGE
Venue: Play Den
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm | 25-26 Aug | 3pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Set in the heart of Malaya after the Japanese withdrawal and before the return of the British colonialists to the peninsula, this one-act play deals with conscience, identity and humanity. Directed by Kannan Menon, TV’s Mono Maniam (Chandran) and Broadway’s Chan Ming Lye (Fook Leong) meet on a deserted country road, near a plank bridge. From that point their loyalty and patriotism are tested. The confrontation turns into a trial on what it means to be in an emerging nation as they both test each other’s intentions. In the background lie wartime Malaya: “Death Railway”, anti-Japanese resistance, communist rebellion.
" . . . the play was a triumph, a masterful examination of themes such as the value of humanity, the power of history and the desperate things that men do in desperate situations." The Star Online.
INDIAN LAWYERS MASTER TONGUE-TWISTERS? YOU DECIDE..
Venue: Blue Room
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm | 25-26 Aug | 3pm
Duration: 90 minutes
A Chinese is accused of murder. He refuses to consider a Chinese or Malay lawyer; he only wants an Indian ‘cause he believes that only such lawyers can "speak Indian" – the art of making black look white and vice versa. The key witness, Malay, spends sleepless nights with his boss having to reassure him that their Malay lawyer who is trained by Indian lectures has been taught to how to “speak Indian” or so he thought! The trial is set and the Grand Master of “speak Indian” does not disappoint. Punctuated with Malaysian humour and the English language at its twisting best! A production by Serious Comedy Studio starriing Siva Shanker Charles, Tan Ee Kean, Hafez Nasruddin, Vijaymanisegar and Santhira Morgan, himself who is also the Writer/Director.
1 MALAYSIA – LIVE STAND UP COMEDY
Venue: Living Room
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm
Duration: 60 minutes
No, not Malaysia’s next opposition party (God forgive if they were!) but 3 of Malaysia’s foremost comedians. Each coming on stage as would be politicians giving their inaugural speech on what it takes to bring “Malaysia Boleh” to newer heights as well as the unmentionables aka race, politics and “Stand Up For Malaysia”. Bold and downright cheeky. 3 barrels of belly up laughter daring to take a poke at what it is to be Malaysian! Starring Rizal van Geyzel who sounds American, has a Dutch name but a Malaysian heart and billed the 'Future of Malaysian Stand-up Comedy' by Harith Iskander. Jason Leong who has headlined numerous comedy shows and is also creator and host of KL's latest Comedy Kao Kao. Kavin Jay voted the grumpiest macha for his love hate relationship with his life and country; a veteran of Malaysia's laugh scene, host of TimeOut KL Comedy and founding member ‘Young Comedians of Malaysia”.
am TO pm
Venue: Chambers
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm | 25 Aug | 3pm
Duration: 60 minutes
The world is spinning far too fast as times goes by Humans become more confusing in this world am, rise at dawn, pm, down at dusk. When a ‘day’ repeats and repeats every day. What is the meaning of a ‘day’?
The senior in dance theatre, Anthony Meh and Aman Yap
Sending dance invitation to life through am TO pm
Sharing this life common talk
Using the unique form of performance
Say it in his and his way…
Performed by the acclaimed Duo Space Dance Theatre, the world premier of a moving, reverting dance drama depicting the endless cycle of human life’s repetitiveness through the eyes of award winning choreographers, Anthony Meh Kim Chuan and Aman Yap Choong Boon.
THE 6 MALAYSIAN SHORTIES
Venue: Screening Room
Date & Time: 23 & 24 Aug | 6pm | 25 Aug | 8pm
Duration: 88 minutes
6 Short Films from some of Malaysia’s most talented Directors depicting the trials and tribulations of Malaysian life: some thought provoking, some humorous, some tear jerking; some just plain entertaining, all screened back to back in the same session.
1. THE INVIGILATOR
Director: Manesh Nesaratnam | 10 minutes | Malay with English subtitles
An idealistic trainee teacher decides to quit teaching after an embarrassing argument in class. Her invigilator, a senior male teacher, attempts to convince her otherwise. He opens her up to a new world of creative teaching techniques... starring Cheryl Samad and Tony Eusoff.
2. GUANG
Director: Quek Shio Chuan | 15 minutes | Mandarin with English subtitles
Wen Guang is autistic but to make ends meet, agrees to find a job. While he struggles with this challenge, he still keeps alive his secret search for the ultimate glass that will bring him a simple pure fleeting moment of joy. 2011 Winner BMW Shorties Short Film Competition.
3. LAST DAY
Director: Khairil M Bahar | 7 minutes | English
After a wild leaving party with his closest friends, Michael wakes up tied to a chair in a strange, decrepit room with no idea how he got there and no idea why. This short film was shot for the KL48 Hour Film Project. Conceived, written, shot and edited in less than 36 hours.
4. LUCKY SHOT
Director: Khairil M Bahar | 15 minutes | English
‘Lucky Shot’ tells the story of a photographer who, whilst showing her portfolio to her mentor, reveals the stories of her past relationships and a possible future one. This short film was devised as a test for the Canon 5D Mark II and was shot in a day without a crew or budget.
5. SANGKAR
Director: Sharifah Amani | 17 minutes 42 seconds; Malay with English subtitles
A young girl falls in love with her schoolmate. But marries another to solve her family problems and secure a better future. But life always unfolds the unexpected. Starring Sharifah Amani, Beto Kushairy, Fatimah Abu Bakar and Othman Hafsham. Based on a true story by Susan Bansin.
6. HUJAN PANAS
Director: Nadiah Hamzah 23 minutes 24 seconds | Malay with English subtitles
Zaki, a Malaysian, dreams of living in New York. He enrolls in a business course and shares an apartment with Indonesian immigrants. Amist the excitement he is attracted to another who helps him realise his new found life, threatening his impending marriage that’s awating his return to Malaysia.
THE JOSHUA TAPES
Venue: Screening Room
Date & Time: 24 Aug: 8pm | 26 Aug: 3pm
Director: Arivind Abraham (Perantauan Pictures) | Co-director: Lim Benji (Perantauan Pictures) | Starring: Baki Zainal, Phoon Chi Ho, Matthew Ho Tien Li, Alfred Loh Kurt Loong and ntv7’s 7 Edition newscaster, Grace Ng Fei Fen | 109 minutes | English
Three young men – Reza, Ryan and Ajeet – embark on a road trip that takes through the heartland of Malaysia and to the borders of their friendship. As they ride their Pajero through the scenic East Coast, their inner demons close in on them. Their bond of friendship is tested to breaking point, leading them down the road of self discovery...a story of truth and redemption, and how these virtues sometimes hurt but ultimately heals.
RELATIONSHIP STATUS
Venue: Screening Room
Date & Time: 23 Aug | 8pm | 25 Aug | 3pm
Director/Writer: Khairil M. Bahar | Starring: Gavin Yap, Davina Goh, Tony Eusoff, Daphne Iking, Baki Zainal, Ruzana Ibrahim, Alfred Loh, Shuba Jay, Benji Lim, Amanda Ang, Adeline Ong, Pete Teo, Susan Lankester and Will Quah | 90 minutes | Multi-lingual
The story of several KL-ites whose relationships are created, changed and even ruined by social networking. Some may make you laugh while others will make you cry. What’s certain is that all will ring true. Based on actual events that could happen to you thanks to social networking. In English, Malay and Hokkien, featuring students in puppy love, young professionals in blossoming relationships, the married and even widowed, with their relationships directly influenced by social networks; some for better, others for worse.
YASMIN, HOW DO YOU KNOW?
Venue: Living Room | Screening Room
Date & Time: 25 Aug | 4.30pm
CEX pays tribute to Yasmin Ahmad, with the Singapore book launch of Yasmin, How Do You Know? a compilation of her ridiculousness but which are actually gems of her wisdom and wit. Contributed by those close to her with some written in the present tense because to them, she’s still very much alive. Anecdotes range from her time as a student through to the many phases of her life to her untimely passing. The book also reveals her as an accomplished poet with works on her inner thoughts and photographer with candid snapshots from her personal collection. The launch will be followed by the big screen premier of her first telemovie: Rabun.
RABUN (2003)
Director: Yasmin Ahmad | 90 minutes | Malay with English subtitles
Rabun, which translates to "blurry eyed", was made after Yasmin's father became partially blind after contracting diabetes. A free-spirited elderly couple, Pak Atan and Mak Inom quits city life for the calm of the country. But village life turns nasty when Yem, a relative, cheats them out of money. They cut him off but Yem plots revenge. Meanwhile their daughter in the city, Orked is being wooed by a young gentleman, Yasin. Rabun is Yasmin Ahmad's first telemovie. Her other films include Sepet,Gubra, Mukhsin, Muallaf and Talentime.
REGISTRATION (limited to 60pax ONLY)
All proceeds donated to Mercy Malaysia
Min. Donation $10 (Inc. High Tea, Book Launch and Screening of Rabun)
Min. Donation $20 (Inc. High Tea, Book Launch and Screening of Rabun PLUS book)
MINDSCREEN BY JEGA RAMACHANDRAM
Venue: Gallery
Date & Time: 23-26 Aug | 10am-10pm
The collection is part of Jega’s “human watching” series which was the result of many years of people watching. Unconventional watercolour on miniature canvas with strong hues resulting in a vibrant display that is attention seeking and captivating. An experiment by the artist to prove that size is merely perception wherein viewing miniatures can command similar seriousness as larger regular sized works of art. Jega’s work is priced for their originality and unique symbolic nature. Art writer Anuverendra Jegadeva summarizes “Jega’s work... employ the element of many: figurism, surealisn, pattern and decorations, primitivism, cubism, orientalism and occasionally expressionalism, all of which marries very harmoniously within the sanctuary of what is best described - kind of mystical realism!”
23 – 26 August 2012
The Arts House, Singapore
Singapore plays host to the CausewayEXchange (CEX) Festival with something for everyone as it returns for the third year running! For theatre lovers, check out At A Plank Bridge, Malaysia’s first play that was performed in New York. For those needing large doses of man’s best medicine, catch the controversial Indian Lawyers - Master Tongue-Twisters? You Decide... and the equally hilarious stand-up comedy 1 Malaysia. For dance lovers, be entranced by the world premiere of am TO pm from the acclaimed Dua Space Dance Theatre. For an awakening visual experience, stare into Mindscreen, a showcase of miniatures on canvas motivated by years of people watching. For film buffs, the 6 short and 2 full length films by some of Malaysia’s most talented directors will leave a mark on you. And take part in a special tribute to the late celebrated filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad with the book launch ofYasmin, How You Know?, a compilation of her wisdom and wit, and a screening of her first telemovieRabun. Finally, come meet fellow artists at CEX’s Kopi Shop Talks & Networking Session.
About CausewayEXchange
CausewayEXchange (CEX) is a joint arts and culture initiative between Singapore and Malaysia that aims to serve as the premier exchange platform between the arts and creative communities of both countries. CEX’s mission is to foster a closer relationship and understanding between the people of Singapore and Malaysia vis-a-vis arts and culture. Co‐orgranised by arts and creative company The Old Parliament House (Singapore) and marketing communications & entertainment group DMR Productions, CEX’s missionis to foster a closer relationship and understanding between the peoples of Singapore and Malaysia vi-a‐vis arts and culture. The third edition of CEX will run from 23‐26 August this year.
ABOUT DMR PRODUCTIONS
DMR Productions is a newly set up subsidiary of DMR Advertising & Promotions, which has been around for the past 10 years. DMR’s track record includes introducing the unusual to Singapore’s audiences: In 2003 DMR introduced “live” Improv Comedy in Singapore as part of the Guinness Comedy Showcase. Improv groups from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and USA soon followed. And as this brand of comedy grew in popularity, DMR once again broke new ground by taking it off-stage and into schools and corporations via workshops on creative thinking, confidence building, public speaking, thinking on your feet and many more attributes.
In 2004 DMR brought monologue to Singapore audiences via Broadway actor Bruce Kuhn who recited “Gospel of Luke” and “Acts of the Apostles” from the King James Bible, word for word, from memory. Combining religion with art, this monologue has been running for the past 6 consecutive years to packed houses. Performing in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Sabah. This year Bruce returned to Singapore to perform another monologue, “Tales of Tolstoy” which was to date the most challenging show to market for DMR, however we pulled it off, with the support from the Russian Embassy. In addition to group comedy, DMR is also renown for is stable of “one man” stand-up comedy shows with international names like Karen Loftus (USA) and Pink (New Zealand), Rex Navarette (USA), Dan Nainan (USA). It is also active in music, working with partners Hype Records and MTV Asia in organizing shows to showcase local and international artists.
THE ARTS HOUSE AT THE OLD PARLIAMENT
Occupying the almost 200-year-old building that was Singapore's first Parliament House, The Arts House at the Old Parliament has been offering its audiences a broad range of arts and culture programmes since its opening in 2004. At the same time, we also play an active role in the Singapore creative scene. Since 2011, The Arts House has been focusing on the development of literary arts, while we continue to present and support programmes and festivals that aim to give our audiences a wide and multidisciplinary experience. For more information, please visit www.theartshouse.com.sg.
For more information please visit www.causewayexchange.com | www.theartshouse.com.sg
For Media enquiries, please contact:
Fionna Lai | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 6332 6915
Lim Su Pei | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 9639 4695
Shawn | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 97 820 821
CAUSEWAYEXCHANGE 2012 LINE UP
AT A PLANK BRIDGE
Venue: Play Den
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm | 25-26 Aug | 3pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Set in the heart of Malaya after the Japanese withdrawal and before the return of the British colonialists to the peninsula, this one-act play deals with conscience, identity and humanity. Directed by Kannan Menon, TV’s Mono Maniam (Chandran) and Broadway’s Chan Ming Lye (Fook Leong) meet on a deserted country road, near a plank bridge. From that point their loyalty and patriotism are tested. The confrontation turns into a trial on what it means to be in an emerging nation as they both test each other’s intentions. In the background lie wartime Malaya: “Death Railway”, anti-Japanese resistance, communist rebellion.
" . . . the play was a triumph, a masterful examination of themes such as the value of humanity, the power of history and the desperate things that men do in desperate situations." The Star Online.
INDIAN LAWYERS MASTER TONGUE-TWISTERS? YOU DECIDE..
Venue: Blue Room
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm | 25-26 Aug | 3pm
Duration: 90 minutes
A Chinese is accused of murder. He refuses to consider a Chinese or Malay lawyer; he only wants an Indian ‘cause he believes that only such lawyers can "speak Indian" – the art of making black look white and vice versa. The key witness, Malay, spends sleepless nights with his boss having to reassure him that their Malay lawyer who is trained by Indian lectures has been taught to how to “speak Indian” or so he thought! The trial is set and the Grand Master of “speak Indian” does not disappoint. Punctuated with Malaysian humour and the English language at its twisting best! A production by Serious Comedy Studio starriing Siva Shanker Charles, Tan Ee Kean, Hafez Nasruddin, Vijaymanisegar and Santhira Morgan, himself who is also the Writer/Director.
1 MALAYSIA – LIVE STAND UP COMEDY
Venue: Living Room
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm
Duration: 60 minutes
No, not Malaysia’s next opposition party (God forgive if they were!) but 3 of Malaysia’s foremost comedians. Each coming on stage as would be politicians giving their inaugural speech on what it takes to bring “Malaysia Boleh” to newer heights as well as the unmentionables aka race, politics and “Stand Up For Malaysia”. Bold and downright cheeky. 3 barrels of belly up laughter daring to take a poke at what it is to be Malaysian! Starring Rizal van Geyzel who sounds American, has a Dutch name but a Malaysian heart and billed the 'Future of Malaysian Stand-up Comedy' by Harith Iskander. Jason Leong who has headlined numerous comedy shows and is also creator and host of KL's latest Comedy Kao Kao. Kavin Jay voted the grumpiest macha for his love hate relationship with his life and country; a veteran of Malaysia's laugh scene, host of TimeOut KL Comedy and founding member ‘Young Comedians of Malaysia”.
am TO pm
Venue: Chambers
Date & Time: 23-25 Aug | 8pm | 25 Aug | 3pm
Duration: 60 minutes
The world is spinning far too fast as times goes by Humans become more confusing in this world am, rise at dawn, pm, down at dusk. When a ‘day’ repeats and repeats every day. What is the meaning of a ‘day’?
The senior in dance theatre, Anthony Meh and Aman Yap
Sending dance invitation to life through am TO pm
Sharing this life common talk
Using the unique form of performance
Say it in his and his way…
Performed by the acclaimed Duo Space Dance Theatre, the world premier of a moving, reverting dance drama depicting the endless cycle of human life’s repetitiveness through the eyes of award winning choreographers, Anthony Meh Kim Chuan and Aman Yap Choong Boon.
THE 6 MALAYSIAN SHORTIES
Venue: Screening Room
Date & Time: 23 & 24 Aug | 6pm | 25 Aug | 8pm
Duration: 88 minutes
6 Short Films from some of Malaysia’s most talented Directors depicting the trials and tribulations of Malaysian life: some thought provoking, some humorous, some tear jerking; some just plain entertaining, all screened back to back in the same session.
1. THE INVIGILATOR
Director: Manesh Nesaratnam | 10 minutes | Malay with English subtitles
An idealistic trainee teacher decides to quit teaching after an embarrassing argument in class. Her invigilator, a senior male teacher, attempts to convince her otherwise. He opens her up to a new world of creative teaching techniques... starring Cheryl Samad and Tony Eusoff.
2. GUANG
Director: Quek Shio Chuan | 15 minutes | Mandarin with English subtitles
Wen Guang is autistic but to make ends meet, agrees to find a job. While he struggles with this challenge, he still keeps alive his secret search for the ultimate glass that will bring him a simple pure fleeting moment of joy. 2011 Winner BMW Shorties Short Film Competition.
3. LAST DAY
Director: Khairil M Bahar | 7 minutes | English
After a wild leaving party with his closest friends, Michael wakes up tied to a chair in a strange, decrepit room with no idea how he got there and no idea why. This short film was shot for the KL48 Hour Film Project. Conceived, written, shot and edited in less than 36 hours.
4. LUCKY SHOT
Director: Khairil M Bahar | 15 minutes | English
‘Lucky Shot’ tells the story of a photographer who, whilst showing her portfolio to her mentor, reveals the stories of her past relationships and a possible future one. This short film was devised as a test for the Canon 5D Mark II and was shot in a day without a crew or budget.
5. SANGKAR
Director: Sharifah Amani | 17 minutes 42 seconds; Malay with English subtitles
A young girl falls in love with her schoolmate. But marries another to solve her family problems and secure a better future. But life always unfolds the unexpected. Starring Sharifah Amani, Beto Kushairy, Fatimah Abu Bakar and Othman Hafsham. Based on a true story by Susan Bansin.
6. HUJAN PANAS
Director: Nadiah Hamzah 23 minutes 24 seconds | Malay with English subtitles
Zaki, a Malaysian, dreams of living in New York. He enrolls in a business course and shares an apartment with Indonesian immigrants. Amist the excitement he is attracted to another who helps him realise his new found life, threatening his impending marriage that’s awating his return to Malaysia.
THE JOSHUA TAPES
Venue: Screening Room
Date & Time: 24 Aug: 8pm | 26 Aug: 3pm
Director: Arivind Abraham (Perantauan Pictures) | Co-director: Lim Benji (Perantauan Pictures) | Starring: Baki Zainal, Phoon Chi Ho, Matthew Ho Tien Li, Alfred Loh Kurt Loong and ntv7’s 7 Edition newscaster, Grace Ng Fei Fen | 109 minutes | English
Three young men – Reza, Ryan and Ajeet – embark on a road trip that takes through the heartland of Malaysia and to the borders of their friendship. As they ride their Pajero through the scenic East Coast, their inner demons close in on them. Their bond of friendship is tested to breaking point, leading them down the road of self discovery...a story of truth and redemption, and how these virtues sometimes hurt but ultimately heals.
RELATIONSHIP STATUS
Venue: Screening Room
Date & Time: 23 Aug | 8pm | 25 Aug | 3pm
Director/Writer: Khairil M. Bahar | Starring: Gavin Yap, Davina Goh, Tony Eusoff, Daphne Iking, Baki Zainal, Ruzana Ibrahim, Alfred Loh, Shuba Jay, Benji Lim, Amanda Ang, Adeline Ong, Pete Teo, Susan Lankester and Will Quah | 90 minutes | Multi-lingual
The story of several KL-ites whose relationships are created, changed and even ruined by social networking. Some may make you laugh while others will make you cry. What’s certain is that all will ring true. Based on actual events that could happen to you thanks to social networking. In English, Malay and Hokkien, featuring students in puppy love, young professionals in blossoming relationships, the married and even widowed, with their relationships directly influenced by social networks; some for better, others for worse.
YASMIN, HOW DO YOU KNOW?
Venue: Living Room | Screening Room
Date & Time: 25 Aug | 4.30pm
CEX pays tribute to Yasmin Ahmad, with the Singapore book launch of Yasmin, How Do You Know? a compilation of her ridiculousness but which are actually gems of her wisdom and wit. Contributed by those close to her with some written in the present tense because to them, she’s still very much alive. Anecdotes range from her time as a student through to the many phases of her life to her untimely passing. The book also reveals her as an accomplished poet with works on her inner thoughts and photographer with candid snapshots from her personal collection. The launch will be followed by the big screen premier of her first telemovie: Rabun.
RABUN (2003)
Director: Yasmin Ahmad | 90 minutes | Malay with English subtitles
Rabun, which translates to "blurry eyed", was made after Yasmin's father became partially blind after contracting diabetes. A free-spirited elderly couple, Pak Atan and Mak Inom quits city life for the calm of the country. But village life turns nasty when Yem, a relative, cheats them out of money. They cut him off but Yem plots revenge. Meanwhile their daughter in the city, Orked is being wooed by a young gentleman, Yasin. Rabun is Yasmin Ahmad's first telemovie. Her other films include Sepet,Gubra, Mukhsin, Muallaf and Talentime.
REGISTRATION (limited to 60pax ONLY)
All proceeds donated to Mercy Malaysia
Min. Donation $10 (Inc. High Tea, Book Launch and Screening of Rabun)
Min. Donation $20 (Inc. High Tea, Book Launch and Screening of Rabun PLUS book)
MINDSCREEN BY JEGA RAMACHANDRAM
Venue: Gallery
Date & Time: 23-26 Aug | 10am-10pm
The collection is part of Jega’s “human watching” series which was the result of many years of people watching. Unconventional watercolour on miniature canvas with strong hues resulting in a vibrant display that is attention seeking and captivating. An experiment by the artist to prove that size is merely perception wherein viewing miniatures can command similar seriousness as larger regular sized works of art. Jega’s work is priced for their originality and unique symbolic nature. Art writer Anuverendra Jegadeva summarizes “Jega’s work... employ the element of many: figurism, surealisn, pattern and decorations, primitivism, cubism, orientalism and occasionally expressionalism, all of which marries very harmoniously within the sanctuary of what is best described - kind of mystical realism!”
