Private Project

The Weight of Silence

The film is about the complex relationship between Ezzah, and her sister, Faridah. It is an exploration of the silence in their family. It focuses on a few specific memories that triggered the silence. Will they finally be able to break the silence?

  • Ezzah Mahmud
    Director
  • Adib Izuddin Ashari
    Producer
  • Faridah Mahmud
    Key Cast
    "Faridah Mahmud"
  • Zauyah Mat
    Key Cast
    "Zauyah Mat"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    November 15, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,850 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    Malaysia
  • Country of Filming:
    Malaysia, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    Malay
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh
Director Biography - Ezzah Mahmud

Born and raised in Penang, Malaysia. Ezzah has always been inclined towards story telling. At a very young age, she knew that she want to be a storyteller. With years of film education and work experience in the industry, Ezzah aim to tell real stories about people, culture and heritage.

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Director Statement

Telling stories about people, culture and heritage. I want to tell Malaysian stories to the world and beyond. Focusing on the documentary genre, I aim to represent myself, my religion, my culture and my roots.