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| Title : | FreedomFilmFest (FFF2008) |
| Venue : | Various Venues |
| Date & Time : | KL: Fri 5 - Sun 7 Sep 2008; JB: Fri 12 - Sun 14 Sep 2008; Kuching: Fri 19 - Sun 21 Sep 2008; Penang: Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep 2008 |
| Tickets : | Free Admission |
| Ticket Contact : | For reservations, email freedomfilmfest@gmail.com and type the city you wish to attend in the subject line, e.g. 'reservation JB' for Johor Bahru. |
| URL : | http://www.freedomfilmfest.komas.org |
| Synopsis : | This year's FreedomFilmFestival might be coming to your doorstep, as it makes it way to the great cities of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang and for the first time ever, Kuching. The theme for this year, “Democratic Space – Making Room for Human Rights” was chosen to draw attention to the deteriorating state of democracy in Malaysia. But what was once a desperate situation of increasing restrictions to freedom of speech, assembly, information, free and fair elections, religious practice and other basic rights, has, since the March elections and the dawn of a new political era, made the Space somewhat bigger. The questions that still begs to be asked are: what is democracy really, where are the democratic spaces in Malaysia and what can we as citizens do to reclaim the space? Over three days, the FFF will screen over 20 thought provoking films from all over the world, with local and international filmmakers taking part. You'll be able to catch "One Nation Under Lee’s" by Seelan Palay from Singapore, Indonesian filmmaker Ariani Darmawan (Dragons Beget Dragons) and Malaysia’s very own filmmaker and activist, Chi Too (What Forest?). The festival will also have a special screening of international award winning documentaries ‘The War on Democracy’ by critically acclaimed journalist John Pilger and ‘Anna, Seven Years on the Frontline’ the story of the controversial Russian journalist who was assassinated, directed by Masha Nokikova. Look out also for a photo exhibition with photographs submitted by the public, which challenges and explores the very idea of ‘Democratic Space’; plus local favourite, Tikar Talk, an intense dialogue between the public and filmmakers, returns to KL. The winners of the ‘Dare2Document’ filmmaking competition will also premiere their films at the event and will each be presented with the Justin Louis Award at the FFF2008 Awards Ceremony. Ultimately though, only the most exceptional film will take home the “Most Outstanding Human Rights Film” title. The films are: “Pilihanraya Umum Malaysia ke-12: Demokerasi atau rebutan kerusi” by Abror Rivai “Who Speaks for Me?” by Justin Johari Azman “Pecah Lobang” by Poh Si Teng ~ Here's the schedule: Kuala Lumpur: Date & Time: 5 - 7 Sep 2008 Venue: The Annexe Gallery Studio Theatre, 1st & 2nd Floor, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50470, KL. Contact: 03-2070 1137 Johor Bahru: Date & Time: 12 - 14 Sep 2008 Venue: Tropical Inn Johor Bahru, 15 Jalan Gereja, 80100, JB, Johor. Contact: (T) 07-224 7888; (F) 07-224 1544 Kuching: Date: 19 - 21 Sep 2008 Venue: Old Court House, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching. Contact: (T) 082 410 944; (E) stb@sarawaktourism.com or vic-kuching@sarawaktourism.com Penang: Date: 26 - 28 Sep 2008 Venue: Wawasan Open University (WOU), 54 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10500 Penang. Contact: (T) 04-228 9323; (F) 04-2623 669; (E) enquiry@wou.edu.my ~ Presented by KOMAS, in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. |
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