Fine Needle

Fine Needle (2008)

Jarum Halus

It is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. The film’s title (Malay: "Fine Needle") 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 cast all taking their Shakespearian counterparts either in name, character or both.

Date of release
2008-01-10
Runtime
2h 13m
Genres
Drama
Director
Mark Tan

Casting

Interesting facts

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.

Production

It is the directorial debut of Mark Tan, who originally envisioned the project as a short film for his final project when studying film at Warwick University in the United Kingdom. When returning to his native Malaysia, the short film was used as a means to attract funding for a feature-length project.

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