Yasmin Ahmad, A Tribute Set for MoMA, 5/5-5/12

Filmmaker in Focus: Yasmin Ahmad, a tribute to the late Malaysian filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad (1958-2009), presents her critically acclaimed Orked trilogy in its entirety, and a weeklong run of Ahmed's final film, Talentime (2009), from May 5 through 12, in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters. It is organized by Jytte Jensen, Curator, Department of Film, The Museum of Modern Art, and William Phuan, independent curator.

Ahmed, who was a discovery in MoMA's ongoing ContemporAsian film series in 2008, when her film Mukhsin (2006) was screened, is called the godmother of the new Malaysian digital cinema. She created films that drew from experiences close to her own life. Her critically acclaimed Orked trilogy-Sepet (2004), Gubra (2006), and Mukhsin-is set in one of today's most culturally diverse societies, and deftly navigates conflicts of color and creed, prejudice and taboo. Ahmed's final film, Talentime, is a multi- character, multi-thread story that explores the rich tapestry of Malaysia's diverse peoples, cultures, and religions with humor and finesse.

ContemporAsian is a monthly showcase of films that get little exposure outside of their home countries or on the international festival circuit, but which engage the various styles, histories, and changes in Asian cinema.

Admission for the event is $10 adults; $8 seniors, 65 years and over with I.D. $6 full-time students with current I.D. (For admittance to film programs only.) The price of a film ticket may be applied toward the price of a Museum admission ticket when a film ticket stub is presented at the Lobby Information Desk within 30 days of the date on the stub (does not apply during Target Free Friday Nights, 4:00-8:00 p.m.). Admission is free for Museum members and for Museum ticketholders.

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