Tiger Stripes (2023)

Tiger Stripes (2023). 1h 35m | TV-14

“Amanda Nell Eu debut effort is a surreal study of a 12 year old girlu0026#39;s coming-of-age experience told against the backdrop of rural Selangoru003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTinged with magical realism, the story is a simple slice of life tale with Zafreen Zairizalu0026#39;s impactful performance as Zaffan being the definite showstealer. Told through her lenses, we see her navigate the changes of puberty and the challenges of a small conservative town school life in an ever evolving modern worldu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe cinematography (by Gaudi Award nominated Jimmy Gimferrer) is excellent, with some breathtaking shots and framing of Malaysiau0026#39;s rainforest and the Titiwangsa range. The background score was also superb, an almost raw tone from Indonesian duo Gabber Modus Operandi.”