VIFF ‘07: Dragons & Tigers: Gubra

This Malay film really shines…it’s fun and has something to say.

Many different types of heterosexual couples are almost compared, from the loving and playful to the oppressive and paid. It doesn’t do Hollywood, as you’ll see at the end. The gags run from silly to well setup, and it reflects my limited exposure to the Malay people: incredibly ethnically diverse, upbeat and easy to get along with. The film offers a glimpse into a society that folks living in Canada could learn a lot from generally, while the heterosexuals among us are offered further opportunities to learn and see our shortcomings and strengths.

Warning: don’t leave before the credits are done…there’s more to see (if the projectionist doesn’t get faked out first!).

No Remaining Screenings