Pekak

Pekak
Directed by Mohd Khairul Azri Md Noor
Produced by Tengku Iesta Tengku Alaudin
Written by Khairul Azri
Starring
Production
company
Grand Brilliance
Lightbulb Pictures
Distributed by Primeworks Studio
Release dates
  • 17 May 2016 (2016-05-17) (Cannes)
  • 1 September 2016 (2016-09-01) (Malaysia)
Country Malaysia Malaysia
Language Malay
Budget RM 400,000

Pekak (Malay: 'Deaf') is a 2016 Malaysian drama film directed by Mohd Khairul Azri Mohd Noor starring Zaharil Adzim, Sharifah Amani, Iedil Putra and Joe Flizzow. The film tells the story about Uda, a deaf drug dealer who does his life of crime so he can afford his cochlear implants. His life however changes when he meets Dara, a rebellious schoolgirls who yearns to be free from her father's watching eyes. This sparks a relationship always on the brink of edge facing a world riddled with violence, sex and drugs.

The film premiered in the Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film on 17 May 2016.[1] It was later released to Malaysian cinemas nationwide on 1 September of the same year. It was however banned in Brunei due to scenes that the country's censors claim could "give bad influence" on the audience.[2]

Cast


References

  1. Syafil Syazwan Jefri (9 May 2016). "Pekak ke Festival Filem Cannes". Harian Metro (in Malay). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  2. Syanty Octavia Amry (2 September 2016). "Brunei tidak beri kelulusan". Harian Metro (in Malay). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
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