Queer as Punk(EADF2025)
Faris is the transman lead singer of Shh...Diam!, an openly queer punk band in Malaysia. Together With his bandmates Yon and Yoyo, they use their music to fight for LGBTQI+ rights in a country where human rights and freedom of expression is severely curtailed by a conservative Muslim society. Faced with increasing discrimination, Yoyo decides to leave Malaysia. Despite the challenges, Faris chooses to stay, determined to continue using their music as a platform for advocating for freedom and equality, refusing to let the pressures of society silence their voice.





Berlin International Film Festival


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Director
Chen Yihwen
Cast
Release Date
26-07-2025
Language
English, Malay
Run Time
88 minutes
CINEMATHEQUE
26 Jul
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