Award-winning Liew inspired more than ever
As published in Malay Mail today By Haresh Deol haresh@mmail.com.my KUALA LUMPUR — Most would have spent the night partying hard, but Liew Seng Tat just wanted to make another movie. Liew was named best director at the 27th Malaysian Film Festival at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Saturday night. His movie, Lelaki Harapan Dunia, bagged the main awards of the night — Best Film and Best Original Story while the film’s young star Rykarl Iskandar was named Best Child Actor. “I celebrated but not hard enough to get a hangover,” Liew said in jest. “I’m inspired. Winning four awards, including best director, got me thinking of my next project. It’s not about trying to make a statement or worry about winning awards but it’s just going back to the basics of making good movies and I just want to do that.” He admitted he was disturbed by allegations made by certain quarters, including industry players, that the movie insulted Malays and Islam after it hit cinemas on Nov 27 las...