Talentime
Talentime is a 2009 Malaysian Malay-language romantic drama film written and directed by Yasmin Ahmad. Yasmin, in her blog, has described it "as a story full of joy and pain, hope and despair, a host of beautifully-written songs, and rich characters". A Hindu open cremation and a scene reminiscent of the 2001 Kampung Medan riots are included in the film.
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4.8A talent search competition has matched two hearts - that of Melur, a Malay-mixed girl and an Indian male student, Mahesh. Melur, with her melodious voice, singing whilst playing the piano is one of the seven finalists of the Talentime competition of her school organised by Cikgu Adibah. Likewise Hafiz, enthralling with his vocalist talent while playing the guitar, divides his time between school and mother, who is hospitalised for brain tumor.
Released: 2009-03-24120 minDir: Yasmin AhmadDrama
Cast
- Muhesh Jugal Kishor as Mahesh
- Pamela Chong as Melur
- Ida Nerina as Datin Kalsom
- Adibah Noor as Cikgu Adibah
- Mei Ling Tan as Mei Ling
- Jaclyn Victor as Bhavani
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Talentime is a 2009 Malaysian Malay-language romantic drama film written and directed by Yasmin Ahmad. Yasmin, in her blog, has described it "as a story full of joy and pain, hope and despair, a host of beautifully-written songs, and rich characters". A Hindu open cremation and a scene reminiscent of the 2001 Kampung Medan riots are included in the film.
The film was released on 26 March 2009 in Malaysia and marks Yasmin's last feature film prior to her death on 25 July 2009.
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2000s Malay-language films2009 drama films2009 English-language films2009 films2009 romantic drama filmsCantonese-language Malaysian filmsChinese-language Malaysian filmsCultural depictions of Indian peopleEnglish-language drama filmsFilms about deaf peopleFilms directed by Yasmin AhmadFilms set in Kuala Lumpur