"I am optimistic and sentimental to the point of being annoying, especially to people who think that being cynical and cold is cool. Everyday, I thank Allah for everyday things like the ability to breathe, the ability to love, the ability to laugh, and the ability to eat and drink." - Yasmin Ahmad, The Storyteller.Not only loved by Malaysians, but Singaporeans love her too.
Yasmin Ahmad, the prominent film director, melts many Singaporean hearts when 2 of her TV commercials for MCYS, were shown on local channels recently.
Yasmin Ahmad, the prominent film director, melts many Singaporean hearts when 2 of her TV commercials for MCYS, were shown on local channels recently.
Yasmin's gifts to Singapore.
No one doubt her talent, the only Malaysian film maker given the trust to create these commercials, funded by the Singapore government for the people of Singapore, which became an instant hit.
The lady who brought love, humour and has inspired many aspiring directors, has left us forever at 11.25pm (25 July), after lying helplessly at Damansara Specialist Hospital, on a life support, after she collapsed on Thursday, due to brain haemorrhage. (Related news: Click)
The controversial movie Sepet, was well-loved by many, although she received harsh comments and criticisms for her creative ideas and punching storyline.As a true self-believer, she never gives up. She then came up with more films and stories of the same kind. She has won several international awards because of her persistance.
I have been a constant follower of her blog for the past 2-years and if you are observant enough, her blog has always been on my blogpage ever since.
Every year, without fail, we shall eagerly await for her Hari Raya commercials on TV. Always, simple but touching. Family & love, have always been her theme, to spread the mood and good message across. Her artistic touch were always clear, uncluttered, sincere yet humbling. Everyone loves her for her works.
She has lots more to give, but gone too soon.
Her last words (from her blog)
Anuar said...
Kak Min, nak tanya. Jgn marah saya ye. Nak tanya aje. Masa Kak Min arahkan filem, berada di set - ada tak break utk solat? Kak Min solat tak? Dan galakkan anak-anak buah solat tak?
Saya wonder aje. Thanks Kak Min.
yasmin said...
anuar, the answer to that is Yes. we do break for solat. and the reason for our solat break is not because we think we're good or anything, but because we need to seek allah's guidance and thank him for his blessings. we don't force others to solat with us -- they can see what we're doing, and that i think is enough of a reminder.
(Her above reply was made on 22 July 2009. She left us on 25 July 2009.)
Semoga roh mu dicucuri rahmatNya.
Al-fatehah.
More related news: [Edited 29 July 2009]
ps: She is one of many great talents that I adore. She is a gift from God.
