M for Malaysia(HKAFF 2019)

In 2018, the people of Malaysia rallied around 92-year-old former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who came out of retirement to lead an upstart political coalition. Their goal: to do away with the greed and corruption afflicting the government and to return power to the people. Co-directed by Dian Lee and Mahatir’s granddaughter Ineza Roussille, this inspiring documentary tracks the final days of the 2018 election, highlighted by footage of massive political rallies, interviews with civic leaders and politicians, and an intimate portrait of Mahatir’s as he leads the Malaysian people to a rare and remarkable victory over the establishment he was once part of. Oscarwinning Hong Kong filmmaker Ruby Yang is credited as the film’s creative producer.