Yasmin Ahmad

A beacon of Malaysian cinema, Yasmin Ahmad was born in 1958 in Muar, Johor, Malaysia, and was actively directing films from 2003 until her untimely death in 2009. Her work, largely in the drama genre, includes notable films such as "Sepet" and "Mukhsin", both of which have garnered international acclaim and awards, including the Grand Prix at the Creteil International Women's Film Festival in France. Yasmin's directorial style is renowned for its humanistic approach, with a focus on multiculturalism and the exploration of societal norms and taboos.

Yasmin Ahmad, with her compassionate lens, brought the unseen corners of Malaysian society to the world's attention, making her an irreplaceable figure in the realm of cinema.