Queer as Punk (15)

Malaysia’s pioneering queer punk band fight for their right to be heard.

Fri 21 Aug 18:00

Fri 21 Aug

18:00

Fri 21 Aug

18:00Tickets CAP
EXCLUDED from Film Pass

This event will start at the advertised time with no ads or trailers.

Faris is a transman and lead singer of ‘Shh..Diam!’ - an openly queer punk band in Malaysia. Together with his bandmates Yon and Yoyo, they use their music to fight for LGBTQI+ rights in a country where freedom of expression and human rights are severely curtailed by a conservative Muslim society.

Faced with increasing discrimination, Yoyo decides to leave Malaysia. Despite the challenges, Faris chooses to stay, determined to continue using their music as a platform for advocating for freedom and equality, refusing to let the pressures of society silence their voice.

Director: Yihwen Chen
Duration: 88 min
Year: 2025
Country: Malaysia, Indonesia
Language: Malay and English
Subtitles: English

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