James Lee’s latest films, long kissing scene snipped by censorship board
By EDMUND YEO
At a recent press screening, Malaysian movie director James Lee told audiences that local independent filmmakers need the support of fellow Malaysians. It’s just as important as receiving standing ovations at foreign film festivals, Lee said.
He also talked about a long kissing scene that was censored from his recent film.
Lee promoted Before We Fall in Love Again and Things We Do When We Fall In Love, at Golden Screen Cinemas in Midvalley Megamall on 27 and 28 April. They are part of a Love trilogy. Think Korean director Park Chan Wook’s Revenge Trilogy, without the sex and violence, and a much lower budget.
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EDMUND YEO is a contributor for theCICAK.
Edmund, aka The Great Swifty, is a writer filmmaker and videoblogger. He is currently preparing to shoot his first short film set in Kuala Lumpur. His previous shorts were all made in Perth, Australia. Edmund’s film reviews, personal rants, video diaries and some short films can be found on his blog, The Great Swifty Speaketh!
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