SynopsisQalam tells the tale of a Buddhist monk in search of enlightenment, or more aptly (and ironically), of "Allah" ('God' in Arabic, generically speaking and not Muslim-centric). Along the monk's journey, Hadi inserts an acute observation of our decadent, materialistic world through the different scenarios of random passerby. Qalam is entertaining because there is an honest attempt to establish a straight-forward narrative -- an oft-neglected trait in independent short films. When one peels beyond the surface stereotypes depicted, there is a deeper message which highlights the absence of spirituality in this short film.
Filmmaker’s Bio:
Hadi just graduated from Malaysia Film Academy/ National Arts Academy, the last generation of AFM. More he artwork has been done in art direction n production design in many short films. Now he currently working as a freelance in a production house and handling an art group called “tangga” which specialize in making handmade t-shirts. Contact him: mr_pinoxz@yahoo.com
Filmmaker’s Bio:Hadi just graduated from Malaysia Film Academy/ National Arts Academy, the last generation of AFM. More he artwork has been done in art direction n production design in many short films. Now he currently working as a freelance in a production house and handling an art group called “tangga” which specialize in making handmade t-shirts. Contact him: mr_pinoxz@yahoo.com
QALAM by HADI KOH
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