M for Malaysia

M for Malaysia is a 2019 Malaysian documentary film directed by Dian Lee and Ineza Rousille. It documents the 2018 Malaysian general election. It is released on 12 September 2019 in Malaysia. It was selected as the Malaysian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. Synopsis The film documents the 14th general elections (GE14) in May 2018, from campaigning to election night, which saw historic moments as Pakatan Harapan took over the government and Mahathir Mohamad becoming prime minister for the second time. The film also touches on sensitive issues and controversies during Mahathir Mohamad's first premiership such as Reformasi movement involving Anwar Ibrahim; the corruption of Najib Razak; Mahathir Mohamad's personal life and family. It features interviews of several politicians including Wan Azizah and Lim Guan Eng. Cast