Searching for Soul - Life Downtown: Kuala Lumpur & Sumida City

A captivating exploration of two vibrant cities

Join us this Saturday for Searching for Soul - Life Downtown: Kuala Lumpur & Sumida City premiere screening presented by Think City, The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur and Fat Bidin Media.

This captivating documentary offers an exploration of two vibrant cities, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Sumida City (Japan), through the eyes of four talented Malaysian filmmakers. Delve into the rich heritage, culture and community that define these bustling urban centres.

Spanning generations and cultures, the 70-minute documentary offers a thought-provoking look at the past, present and future of these dynamic urban spaces.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of these fascinating cities.

Join us for an unforgettable evening on Saturday 3 February 2024 at 7.30pm. Admission is free and we'll be serving delicious food and drinks.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session that will provide an insight into the creative process behind this inspiring film.

Come along and be part of this enriching experience.

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Film Details

• Directors: Zan Azlee, Hidayah Hisham, Noor Fairyyantie, Kalash Nanda Kumar
• Executive Producers: Zan Azlee, Sheril A. Bustaman
• Country: Malaysia
• Date: 2023
• Genre: Documentary
• Languages: English, Japanese, Malay
• Subtitles: English, Malay
• Length: 1h10m
• Classification: U

Synopsis

Four Malaysian filmmakers explore their city of Kuala Lumpur and make comparisons with Kyojima in Sumida City, Tokyo.

In theory, Downtown Kuala Lumpur and Kyojima are similar - both are considered the 'old' part of the city, both are going through some sort of gentrification, and both are also trying hard to preserve their heritage.

The final film is an omnibus montage of past, present and future that transcends generations and cultures. We observe how people gravitate towards houses of worship in Kuala Lumpur while in Kyojima, family institutions hold everything together.

Watch the trailer

Showtimes

• Venue: Ruang Tamu Ekosistem, Alamesra, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Date: Saturday 3 February 2024
• Time: 7.30pm

A short film by local Kyojima documentarian Ayumu Haitani will be shown as a prelude to the main film.

More Info

For inquiries please contact Sheril A. Bustaman (sheril.a.bustaman@gmail.com)