Zaffan, 12 years old, lives in a small rural community in Malaysia. Going through puberty, she realizes her body is changing at an alarming rate. Her friends turn away from her as the school seems under the influence of mysterious forces. Like a tiger harassed and displaced from its habitat, Zaffan decides to reveal her true nature, her fury, her rage, and her beauty.
Country : Year : 2023 Length : 95 minutes Production : Ghost Grrrl Pictures, Flash Forward Entertainment, Akanga Film Asia, Still Moving, Weydemann Bros, PRPL, Kawan Kawan Media Director : Amanda Nell Eu Screenplay : Amanda Nell Eu
Zafreen Zairizal, Deena Ezral, Piqa, Shaheisy Sam, Jun Lojong, Khairunazwan Rodzy, Fatimah Abu Bakar
Amanda graduated from the London Film School with an MA in Filmmaking and is an alumna of Berlinale Talents and Locarno Filmmakers Academy. Her short film “Lagi Senang Jaga Sekandang Lembu” premiered in competition at the Venice International Film Festival. The film has continued to travel and win awards in many other international festivals, including a Special Mention at the International Short Film Festival Clermont-Ferrand. Her next short film “Vinegar Baths” has also won several awards in festivals, including Best Picture at Scream Asia Horror shorts competition. “Tiger Stripes” is her debut feature film.
