Fiona Lee is a literary and cultural studies scholar. She has published academic essays on Malaysian literature, cinema, art, and culture. https://fiona-lee.org/
Barbarian Invasion: Malaysian New Wave’s return to self
While watching his pupil spar, the martial arts master instructs, “Trust your instinct, feel your own body. Only then you can express yourself…” “Sifu,” the pupil replies, “What is myself?” The scene above captures the premise of Barbarian Invasion, a film written and directed by Tan Chui Mui, who also plays its lead role. The […]
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