Incluvie Film Fest 3rd Place Winner: ‘Warmth’ Review
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
Leftenan Zana
# Leftenan Zana The story revolves around Zana's dream of becoming a member of the military, but her ambition is not supported by her father. Zana is the youngest daughter of Major (B) Rahmat. Since childhood, Zana has been very close and pampered by her father, to the point where she wants to become a soldier like Rahmat. Unfortunately, Rahmat disapproves and will not allow Zana to join the military. Rahmat instead hopes that Zaidi, his eldest son, will continue his legacy, but Zaidi is not interested. Despite being discouraged, Zana is determined to pursue her dream and has secretly made an online application to become a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM). Zana is selected to undergo a screening test and eventually succeeds in being accepted as an ATM trainee and must undergo training in Melaka. Initially, Zana lies and says that she has been accepted to work at a private company. However, at the last moment, Zana comes clean to Rahmat and her mother, Mah.
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# Leftenan Zana The story revolves around Zana's dream of becoming a member of the military, but her ambition is not supported by her father. Zana is the youngest daughter of Major (B) Rahmat. Since childhood, Zana has been very close and pampered by her father, to the point where she wants to become a soldier like Rahmat. Unfortunately, Rahmat disapproves and will not allow Zana to join the military. Rahmat instead hopes that Zaidi, his eldest son, will continue his legacy, but Zaidi is not interested. Despite being discouraged, Zana is determined to pursue her dream and has secretly made an online application to become a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM). Zana is selected to undergo a screening test and eventually succeeds in being accepted as an ATM trainee and must undergo training in Melaka. Initially, Zana lies and says that she has been accepted to work at a private company. However, at the last moment, Zana comes clean to Rahmat and her mother, Mah.
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