Cinephiles are in for a treat, especially those longing for nostalgic cinematic gems that are rarely seen on the big screen today. To mark Singapore's 60th birthday, local indie cinema The Projector has launched Majulah Cinema!, a month-long tribute to homegrown films and filmmakers, running through August and September.
In case you missed it, The Projector will return to its original home at Golden Mile Tower this August. But the good news doesn't stop there – the beloved cinema will be screening 10 compelling films, both created and handpicked by five acclaimed local directors: Calleen Koh, He Shuming, Kirsten Tan, K. Rajagopal and Quen Wong.
For the uninitiated, Calleen Koh is a BAFTA-nominated animator and SXSW award-winner, while He Shuming, a rising talent, is known for his emotionally rich short films. Kirsten Tan took home the coveted Screenwriting Award at Sundance, while K. Rajagopal's work has been featured in the Critics' Week lineup at the Cannes Film Festival. Rounding out the list is Quen Wong, who won the Audience Choice Award at the Singapore International Film Festival. They will each screen a double bill of personal favourites and their own work.
Expect a line-up of bold, thought-provoking and rarely screened titles, complete with director intros and Q&As. It’s a rare chance to see both classic and contemporary cinema through the eyes of the very people shaping Singapore’s film scene.
Here is the screening schedule:
Rajagopal:
August 17: Naked (1993) by Mike Leigh (includes an introductory speech by the director)
August 24: A Yellow Bird (2016)
Who Wong:
August 13: Some Women (2021) (includes a Q&A with the director)
August 31 and September 6: He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994) by Peter Chan
He Shuming:
August 29 and September 5: Matinee at Three (2024) and Volver (2006) by Pedro Almodóvar (includes an introductory speech by the director on August 29)
Kirsten Tan:
August 30: Wu Song Slays the Seductress (2017) and Funeral Parade Of Roses (1969)
Calleen Koh:
August 10 and 23: My Wonderful Life (2024) and Perfect Blue (1997) by Satoshi Kon
More information can be found here.
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