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{{short description|2006 Malaysian film}}
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{{Infobox film
|caption = The one-sheet promotional poster.
|director = Oliver Knott
| name = The Red Kebaya
|producer = Andre Berly<br>Ramli Hassan
| image = The_Red_Kebaya.jpg
|writer = Andre Berly<br>Ramli Hassan<br>Oliver Knott
| caption = The one-sheet promotional poster.
| director = Oliver Knott
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|starring = Ramli Hassan<br>Vanida Imran<br>[[Bob Mercer]]<br>Samantha Schubert
|music = Abbs Abdali
| producer = Andre Berly<br>Ramli Hassan
| writer = Andre Berly<br>Ramli Hassan<br>Oliver Knott
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|cinematography = Raja Muhkriz Raja Ahmad
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| starring = Ramli Hassan<br>[[Vanida Imran]]<br>Bob Mercer<br>Samantha Schubert<br>Farah Ahmad
|editing = Kate James
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| music = Abbs Abdali
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|production_company = L' Agenda Production
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| cinematography = Raja Muhkriz<br>Raja Ahmad
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|distributor = Golden Screen Cinemas
|released = [[November 23]], [[2006 in film|2006]]
| editing = Kate James
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| studio = L' Agenda Production
|runtime = 100 min. (approx.)
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| distributor = Golden Screen Cinemas
|country = {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Malaysia]]
|language = [[English language|English]]<br>[[Malay language|Malay]]
| released = {{film date|2006|11|23|Malaysia}}
|website = http://www.theredkebaya.com/
| runtime = 100 minutes
|imdb_id = 0776798
| country = [[Cinema of Malaysia|Malaysia]]
| language = English<br>Malay
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'''''The Red Kebaya''''' is a [[2006 in film|2006]] [[Malaysia]]n period drama film released by [[Golden Screen Cinemas]], directed by Oliver Knott and produced by Andre Berly and Ramli Hassan. The film premiered in Malaysian cinemas on [[November 23]], [[2006 in film|2006]].


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'''''The Red Kebaya''''' is a 2006 Malaysian period drama film released by [[Golden Screen Cinemas]], directed by Oliver Knott and produced by Andre Berly and Ramli Hassan. The film premiered in Malaysian cinemas on 23 November 2006 and is rated PG13.
==Synopsis==

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Latiff (Ramli Hassan) a famous but lonely photographer was orphaned as a small child. He sets out on an expedition to photograph abandoned houses around Malaysia. On his journey he is haunted by images and sounds that remind him of his traumatic childhood. At one particular house on the island of Penang, Latiff is magically transported back over 50 years to witness the shocking events that occurred there. Through his experience, Latiff comes to understand the significance of the Red Kebaya, a traditional Malay outfit, and the tragic circumstances that led to him being orphaned.
==Plot summary==
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Latiff (Ramli Hassan) is a famous but lonely photographer who was orphaned as a small child. He sets out on an expedition to photograph abandoned houses around Malaysia. On his journey he is haunted by images and sounds that remind him of his traumatic childhood. At one particular house on the island of Penang, Latiff is magically transported back over 50 years to witness the shocking events that occurred there. Through his experience, Latiff comes to understand the significance of the Red Kebaya, a traditional Malay outfit, and the tragic circumstances that led to him being orphaned.


==Cast==
==Cast==

===Main===
===Main===
* Ramli Hassan as Latiff
* Ramli Hassan as Latiff
* [[Vanida Imran]] as Azizah
* [[Vanida Imran]] as Azizah
* [[Bob Mercer]] as John Reynolds
* Bob Mercer as John Reynolds
* Samantha Schubert as Davina Reynolds
* [[Samantha Schubert]] as Davina Reynolds


===Supporting===
===Supporting===
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* Stuart Payne as David Chapman
* Stuart Payne as David Chapman
* Mohd Afif Abdul Halim as young Latiff
* Mohd Afif Abdul Halim as young Latiff
* Farah Ahmad as dancer 1


==Production crew==
==Production crew==
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==Production==
==Production==
Principal photography took 35 days, shooting was done entirely in Malaysia. Actor [[Bob Mercer]] had only 3 weeks to learn and memorise his lines in Malay.
Principal photography took 35 days, shooting was done entirely in Malaysia. Actor [[Bob Mercer (actor)|Bob Mercer]] had only 3 weeks to learn and memorise his lines in Malay.


Initially the owners of the [[Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion]] were reluctant to have their premise used for filming. But after a series of meetings and much persuasion that lead them to better understand the concept of the movie, they finally allowed the crew and cast in.
Initially the owners of the [[Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion]] were reluctant to have their premise used for filming. But after a series of meetings and much persuasion that lead them to better understand the concept of the movie, they finally allowed the crew and cast in.


The film's budget is an estimated [[Ringgit|RM]]1.5 million.
The film's budget is an estimated [[Ringgit|RM]]1.5 million.


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0776798}}
* [http://www.theredkebaya.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.suanie.net/2006/11/20/the-red-kebaya-a-sentimental-contemporary-malaysian-story/ Review: A Sentimental, Contemporary Malaysian Story]
* [http://www.suanie.net/2006/11/20/the-red-kebaya-a-sentimental-contemporary-malaysian-story/ Review: A Sentimental, Contemporary Malaysian Story]
* [http://www.monsterblog.com.my/2006/11/23/the-red-kebaya/ Review: The Red Kebaya]
* [http://www.redkebaya.com/2012/01/borong-kebaya-di-rina-n-redkebaya.html Filem "The Red Kebaya" meningkatkan Industri Pakaian tradisi Kebaya ]

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Latest revision as of 02:00, 14 March 2023

The Red Kebaya
The one-sheet promotional poster.
Directed byOliver Knott
Written byAndre Berly
Ramli Hassan
Oliver Knott
Produced byAndre Berly
Ramli Hassan
StarringRamli Hassan
Vanida Imran
Bob Mercer
Samantha Schubert
Farah Ahmad
CinematographyRaja Muhkriz
Raja Ahmad
Edited byKate James
Music byAbbs Abdali
Production
company
L' Agenda Production
Distributed byGolden Screen Cinemas
Release date
  • November 23, 2006 (2006-11-23) (Malaysia)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguagesEnglish
Malay

The Red Kebaya is a 2006 Malaysian period drama film released by Golden Screen Cinemas, directed by Oliver Knott and produced by Andre Berly and Ramli Hassan. The film premiered in Malaysian cinemas on 23 November 2006 and is rated PG13.

Plot summary

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Latiff (Ramli Hassan) is a famous but lonely photographer who was orphaned as a small child. He sets out on an expedition to photograph abandoned houses around Malaysia. On his journey he is haunted by images and sounds that remind him of his traumatic childhood. At one particular house on the island of Penang, Latiff is magically transported back over 50 years to witness the shocking events that occurred there. Through his experience, Latiff comes to understand the significance of the Red Kebaya, a traditional Malay outfit, and the tragic circumstances that led to him being orphaned.

Cast

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Main

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Supporting

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  • Zahim Albakri as Hoggy
  • Sabera Shaik as Amber
  • Fauziah Nawi as Makcik
  • Elaine Daly as Nurul
  • Patrick Teoh as Loong
  • Jo Kukathas as Shanti
  • Sham Sunder as Maniam
  • Paula Malai Ali as Dorothy Chapman
  • Stuart Payne as David Chapman
  • Mohd Afif Abdul Halim as young Latiff
  • Farah Ahmad as dancer 1

Production crew

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  • Producers: Andre Berly and Ramli Hassan
  • Original Music: Abbs Abdali
  • Cinematography: Raja Muhkriz Raja Ahmad
  • Film Editing: Kate James
  • Sound Department: Vincent Poon and Alex Thong
  • Visual Effects: Jamie Hediger and Michelle Hunt
  • Digital Producer: Jonathan Dixon
  • Music-score engineer/technician: Matthew J Clinch

Production

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Principal photography took 35 days, shooting was done entirely in Malaysia. Actor Bob Mercer had only 3 weeks to learn and memorise his lines in Malay.

Initially the owners of the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion were reluctant to have their premise used for filming. But after a series of meetings and much persuasion that lead them to better understand the concept of the movie, they finally allowed the crew and cast in.

The film's budget is an estimated RM1.5 million.

Awards and nominations

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20th Malaysian Film Festival (2007)

  • Best Film
  • Best Actress - Vanida Imran (WON)
  • Best Actor - Ramli Hassan
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Zahim Albakri
  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Samantha Schubert
  • Best Sound Effects - Addaudio Ex. (WON)
  • Best Costume Designer/ Garment - Shamsu Yusof (WON)
  • Best Poster (WON)
  • Best Cinematography - Raja Mukhriz Raja Ahmad Kamaruddin
  • Best Original Music Score - S. Atan
  • Best Original Theme Song - S. Atan
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