Movie Name: Jarum Halus Casting By: Released: January 10, 2008 Genre: Drama Runtime: 133 min Rating: Director(s): Mark Tan Producer(s): Eleanor Low, Mark Tan Writer(s): Distribution: Sparky Pictures U.S. Box Office: Country: Malaysia Language: Malay, English
Movie Review
Jarum Halus is a 2008 Malaysian drama film. It is a modern day adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. The film’s title is derived from a Malay idiom meaning web of deceit or conspiracy, which is a major theme in the plot of the film.
The plot remains faithful to the source material, with the following actors
It is the directorial debut of Mark Tan.
The film was released to favourable reviews, with several references to its visual boldness and dynamic mixture of eastern values with western storytelling.
