KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated over the success of “Tiger Stripes” at the Cannes Film Festival Critics' Week.
It created history as the first film directed by a Malaysian to win the main award.
"May this success be a source of inspiration to Malaysians," he said in a Facebook post here today (May 25).
“Tiger Stripes” is a film directed by Malaysian Amanda Nell Eu, which tells the story of a 12-year-old girl, who experiences pressure and drastic changes when she reaches puberty.
The film produced by the Ghost Grrrl Pictures company founded by Amanda stars well-known domestic actor Shaheizy Sam and new actors - Zafreen Zairizal and Deena Ezral - as well as veteran actors like Fatimah Abu Bakar.
The success enabled Amanda to take home 10,000 euro in cash equivalent to almost RM50,000 in the 62nd edition of the festival. - Bernama
