Tiger Stripes, the Malaysian filmmaker's first feature film Amanda Nell Eu, Grand Prix of the 62nd Semaine de la Critique, is released this Wednesday, March 13.
This debut feature stars Zafreen Zairizal, Deena Ezral and Piqa. Tiger Stripes is produced by GHOST GRRRL PICTURES, co-produced by FLASH FORWARD ENTERTAINMENT, AKANG FILM ASIA, STILL MOVING, WEYDEMANN BROS, PRPL, KAWANKAWAN MEDIA and distributed by JOUR2FÊTE
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Synopsis
Zaffan (12) struggles with puberty, discovering a terrifying secret about her physical self. Her failed attempts to conceal the inevitable lead her friends to find out who she really is, and they attack her. As Zaffan is further provoked by her own community, she soon learns that embracing her true self is the only answer to her freedom.
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Discover the trailer
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Interview with Amanda Nell Eu
TIGER STRIPES presentation at Cannes with the film crew