22 September 2024

Film Screening of Talentime (2009) with introduction from Kalash Nanda Kumar

Key information

Date: 22 September 2024
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Venue: Brunei Gallery
Room: B303

About this event

The Global Malaysia Film Festival is screaming this heartwarming classic Yasmin Ahmad film follows the lives of students preparing for an inter-school talent competition in Ipoh.

The screening will be accompanied by an introduction from film critic Kalash Nanda Kumar.

About the speaker

Kalash Nanda Kumar is a critic and journalist from Malaysia. In 2022, he became the first Malaysian member of FIPRESCI and was recently selected as an international voter for the Golden Globe Awards. Kalash has also participated in various international and regional film festivals, serving as juror, programmer, and facilitator.

Registration

This event free and open to the public. If you would like to attend, please register using the link above.

Header image credit: Talentime (2009)

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