Though i never really knew her, but Yasmin Ahmad has always been a famous film maker in our country. I bet even if you didn't know who she is, you have most likely come across her films and advertisement. The local cinema hit Rabun, Sepet, Petronas advertisements, Talentime are a few of her movies that has made it big both local and international. Besides so, she is also judges for many international film festivals across the globe.
Yasmin, before her decease, remained a blog which features her artistic point of view, her life passing events and how concern she is towards Malaysia issues. I believe her movies and writings has influence a lot of people. You may visit it at yasminthefilmmaker.blogspot.com
I've never really liked Malaysian dramas but for the record, all the Malaysian films that i've watched are really nice. No matter the language, we know that Malaysian movies are making it hard to the market as budget are always pressuring and the support from cinemas and movie-goers are not bright.
However, it is only through these movies that we can find the familiarity and the sense of belonging to, and i believe for most Malaysian movie lovers, Yasmin Ahmad plays a big part in cringing our very own Malaysian films from the flooding of American movies.
On behalf of everyone else, i just wanna say Thank You for igniting hope and making it all out for Malaysia. Thank You for the heart-warming short advertisements that although last for not more than a few seconds, brought laughter and warmth towards the audience. Thank You for the movies that featured cross-cultural stories that made Malaysian look once more against racism. Thank You for making Malaysia proud over your success and influence in the film industry as a whole.
May you rest in peace.
Yasmin Ahmad passed away on Sunday, 25th July 2009
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