Selling the past in films: Shaw Brothers and the Japanese occupation of Malaya

This article aims to examine the representation of Japanese occupation of Malaya in films produced by Shaw Brothers during the Golden Era of Malay cinema, namely “Sergeant Hassan” (1958) and “Matahari” (1958). Currently, films depicting the past are relatively less prevalent in Malaysia, and scholar...

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Main Authors: Lee, Yow Chong, Candida Jau Emang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2016
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10492/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10492/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10492/1/16299-45658-1-SM.pdf