THE KALLANG WAVE, the
story of Singapore told through the dreams and struggles of the
nations past and present footballers, will premiere at Cathays
The Picturehouse on 25 March 2007.
The documentary-film, directed by Yanfeng Lee and Hanafi Ramdan and
produced with main sponsorship from Singapore Discovery Centre, is
the only local production featured in Happy 1st Anniversary,
Cathays film festival celebrating good independent movies and
documentaries from around the world.
From interviews and match footage to history and coverage of
significant events, THE KALLANG WAVE aims to give a voice to the
people behind the scenes, the unsung heroes of Singapores football
legacy, whom after years of tearful effort, now find their values
and achievements abandoned by the new generation of
Singaporeans.
When news of plans to tear down the National Stadium in 2007 was
announced four years ago, we looked into the possibility of
documenting the story of the stadium, said Co-Director Yanfeng
Lee.
However, our research into the legacy and history of the stadium
unravelled a far more passionate, timely and compelling story the
challenges faced by local football leagues and the national
team.
Catch THE KALLANG WAVE, a film about passion, pride, identity,
priorities, and a society coming to grips with its place in a cold
and unfamiliar new world.
For more information, visit http://www.thekallangwave.com/
Tickets will be available at The Picturehouse Box Office at The
Cathay, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233, or by phone booking at 6235
1155. For more information, please log on to http://www.thepicturehouse.com.sg/.
Some stills from the
film:
