The Politics of Love: Malaysia’s Yasmin Ahmad.

The article focuses on the films of Malaysian Director Yasmin Ahmad and highlights her cosmopolitan sensibility in making Islamic film. Among her films that became the focus of a talk show debate on national television station were “Mukhsin,” “Sepet and Gubra: Cultural Corruptors?,” and “Muallaf.” Most of her films have an Islamic representation, an Islam that is idealistic for being liberal, moderate and accommodating others. [Download]

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