The late Yasmin Ahmad’s masterpiece “Mukhsin” (2006) will be returning to the big screen as 4K digitally restored version for one day only at GSC Mid Valley this 26 March 2022!
The restoration project of “Mukhsin” was carried out by The Japan Foundation Asia Center (JFAC) in an effort to restore Asian masterpieces, with kind cooperation of Primeworks Distribution Sdn. Bhd. and Imagica Lab in Japan under the supervision of Low Soon Keong, the Director of Photography of the film. The project was carried out using a 35 mm positive print and utilised globally acclaimed Japanese film restoration technology.
The restored version was premiered at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) in October 2020 and a special screening for the cast and crew of the film was held on 11 March 2022 at Aurum Theatre, The Gardens Mall, graced by the attendance of Syafie Naswip, Sharifah Aryana, Amira Nasuha and Rozie Rashid. The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Amir Rasyidi, the COO of Tonton representing Primeworks Studios, and YBrs. En. Ku Mohamad Haris Ku Sulong, one of the Board Directors of FINAS.
“Mukhsin” had its world premiere at the 19th Tokyo International Film Festival back in 2006 with the presence of Yasmin and two of the main cast, Sharifah Aryana and Syafie Naswip. It tells a story of the blossoming romance between Orked (Aryana) and Mukhsin (Shafie) who visits her village to spend the school holidays. This film is the last of the Orked trilogy, and a prequel to “Sepet” and “Gubra”. After its release, the movie went on to win the Generation Kplus International Jury’s Grand Prix of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival (2007). It has continued to receive screenings and acclaim around the world.
Public Screening of the 4K Digitally Restored “Mukhsin”
Date: 26 March 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 1:00 PM & 3:15 PM
Venue: GSC Mid Valley Megamall (3rd Floor, Lot T-001 Mid Valley Megamall)
Admission: Free admission. Prior booking required via Eventbrite.
Visit www.jfkl.org.my/events/mukhsin-special-screening/ for details.
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