KUALA LUMPUR -- To the average cinema lover in Europe and America, Malaysia resonates mostly as the birthplace of Michelle Yeoh, who in March became the first Asian to win the Academy Award for best actress.
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New generation of Malaysian filmmakers wins accolades abroad
Cannes award for 'Tiger Stripes' follows victories at Udine for 'Abang Adik'
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In "Tiger Stripes" 12-year-old girl Zaffan, played by Zafreen Zairizal, goes through carefree puberty until she discovers that her body is morphing in terrifying ways. (Courtesy of Ghost Grrrl Pictures)
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