Malaysian Gods

I want to talk about a very recent event in Malaysian history, a time of contentious political divide but also a moment of camaraderie because for the first time in recent memory, various disparate opposition and civil-society forces could galvanise into a positive force. The fact that it was a short-lived movement is also interesting to examine. By taking the form of a "city tour" this documentary essay ironically invites us to view history as if it were a single unbroken journey; the voice-over will provide a kind of counterpoint, as it will muse on both visible and invisible markers. As with my previous works I am certainly not interested in interviewing politicians or professional pundits. Much like "Russian Ark" it will be shot in one take, a procedure that will take a few rehearsals. But unlike it, it will take place outdoors, where the sun and breeze and sights act as indicators of a certain freedom and mobility. The jazz music that will accompany it will add a fun, improvisational flavour.

-Amir Muhammad

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