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Imam

2023

A serious, slow-burning moral drama about faith and community pressure, with a quiet intensity that builds through dialogue and conviction.

Directed by
Mior Hashim Manap
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Starring
M. Nasir, Faizal Hussein, Vanida Imran
Overview
IMAM is an adaptation of the script of the National Literary Abdullah Hussain. This film revolves around the struggle of an imam, Haji Mihad who wants to bring about reform in his village. The reforms he wants to bring are opposed by some Muslim parties.

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Directed by
Mior Hashim Manap
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Starring
M. Nasir, Faizal Hussein, Vanida Imran
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • power
  • corruption
  • justice
  • family
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
crime, drama, thriller
Directed by
Mior Hashim Manap
Written by
Mior Hashim Manap
Starring
M. Nasir, Faizal Hussein, Vanida Imran, Jalaluddin Hassan, Rahim Razali, Dewa Sapri, Sophia Ibrahim, Natasha Charmaine
Music
M. Nasir
Cinematography
Indra Che Muda
Country
Malaysia
Languages
Malay

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