📍 The Cinema in the Arches An uplifting sports drama inspired by the Malaysian national football team’s historic path toward the 1980 Olympics. Told through the perspective of a young journalist, it explores the emotional highs and lows of a multicultural team overcoming personal challenges for the pride of the nation. As part of celebrASIA 2026, this exciting film programme shines a spotlight on contemporary South East Asian cinema, bringing audiences a diverse collection of films that reflect the region’s creativity, culture and spirit. Featuring family-friendly stories, moving dramas, compelling documentaries and crowd-pleasing classics, the festival explores the experiences that unite us all: friendship, family, ambition, heritage and the importance of community. Through stories from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, audiences are invited to experience the richness of South East Asian storytelling on the big screen. All films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles. Booking in advance is strongly recommended.

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