She gave us movies that touched the fundamentals of human relationships,
She gave us expressions of art that were very Malaysian in every way.
From Rabun in 2003 to Talent-time in 2009 she made me marvel at her capabilities as
a movie-maker. Something I don't do often.
I remember watching a movie once where she cameos to give the aspiring director in the movie a piece of advice. the gist of it was:
"Make movies about emotions. It is the hardest to potray but also the easiest to understand. People understand emotions."
And i can't agree more. Her movies and advertisements stood testimony to her believe.
I admit I don't know much about the real Yasmin Ahmad. But the glimpse of Yasmin Ahmad through her blog shows a woman who embraced the soft side women are born with (and looked down upon for) and turned it into a force so strong, through film-making that while highlighting the differences between the races in Malaysia, brought people closer.
For simply being bold and courageous, For making movies that were fresh and real and smart and yes! sentimental,
Yasmin you will be missed.
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