Malaysian short film 'Please Hold The Line' to compete at Venice Film Festival


Kenda Sow plays a phone scammer in 'Please Hold The Line'. Photo: Handout

It will be a great National Day gift for Malaysia when the 79th Venice Film Festival kicks off on Aug 31. This is because Malaysia will be represented in the prestigious event this year.

Malaysian director Tan Ce Ding's short film Please Hold The Line has been selected to compete in the Best Short Film category at the upcoming Venice Film Festival.

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