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Malaysian Drama ‘Ninavau’ Opens MIFFest, Environmental Epic ‘Transamazonia’ Closes
Malaysian drama 'Ninavau' opens MIFFest 2025 as festival honors Hong Kong star Ti Lung with lifetime achievement award.
The bookend titles underscore MIFFest’s dual mission of championing homegrown storytelling while embracing international co-productions, as the Kuala Lumpur-based festival positions itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian circuit with a robust 62-film lineup spanning 48 countries. The tribute includes screenings of John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and Jess Teong’s “The Kid from The Big Apple,” with Ti Lung participating in Q&A sessions and hosting a master class. With 38 Malaysian premieres among its 62 titles, MIFFest is betting that Malaysia’s multicultural population and strategic location can help establish Kuala Lumpur as a festival destination to rival Singapore and Bangkok in the regional circuit.
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