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| runtime = 117 minutes

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| language = Malay

| budget = RM8 million

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'Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan' ('Mat Kilau: The Rise of a Warrior') is a 2022 Malaysian biographical historical epic film directed by Syamsul Yusof, starring Adi Putra as Mat Kilau bin Imam Rasu, a Malay warrior who fought the British colonialists during the Pahang Uprising in Pahang, British Malaya before independence. The film features Beto Kusyairy, Fattah Amin, Yayan Ruhian, Geoff Andre Feyaerts and Johan As'ari in supporting roles.

The year 1892, when the Pahang lands was under British colonial rule, serves as the backdrop for the film. The film was produced by Rahman Dali, Shahruddin Dali, and Yusof Haslam. Filming began in 2018 and reportedly ended in 2021. The film was co-produced by Studio Kembara Sdn Bhd, and Skop Productions Sdn Bhd.

The official poster of 'Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan' was unveiled on 13 May 2022, while its official trailer was released on 16 June 2022. The film preview ceremony was held at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) on the same date. The film was officially released on 23 June 2022.

The film was a commercial success. Produced on a budget of RM8 million, the film grossed RM96 million after 40 days, making it the highest grossing Malaysian film of all time.

Summary



The story is set in 1892, during the British colonial rule in the lands of Pahang, three years prior to the formation of the Federated Malay States.

The British had exploited the wealth of Pahang's produce belonging to the Malays by imposing taxes on traders and reaping the produce of the people as well as interfering in their customary and religious affairs.

The action was taken by the British without the consent of the Malays in Pahang and has caused them to act against the British.

In the spirit of defending Pahang, his homeland; and Malaya and freeing it from further occupation, Mat Kilau, a Malay warrior, along with his father, Tok Gajah, and his friends, fought hard against the British administration.

Conflict and pressure were faced by the British following the clever plan of resistance by Mat Kilau and Tok Gajah, which turned into a fierce battle.

Cast



* Adi Putra as Mat Kilau

* Beto Kusyairy as Wahid

* Fattah Amin as Awang

* Johan As'ari as Yassin

* Rahim Razali as Imam Bottoqh

* Jalaluddin Hassan as Haji Muhammad

* Namron as Haji Sulong

* Farah Ahmad as Yang Chik

* Wan Hanafi Su as Imam Rasu @ Tok Gajah

* Yayan Ruhian as Toga

* Ali Karimie as Brahim

* Zarina Zainoordin as Rokiah

* Shaharuddin Thamby as Dato' Bahaman

* Khir Rahman as Usup

* Ellie Suriati as Salmah

* Siraj Alsagoff as Shidu

* A. Galak as Pak Deris

* Farid Amirul as Goh Hoi

* Mubarak Majid as Father Yassin

* Z. Zamri as Hitam

* Geoff Andre Feyaerts as Captain Syers

* Harith Haziq as Omar

* Wan Suhaimi as Kelubi

* Megat Terawis as Mat Hassan

* Awie Bakri as Haji Ali

* Mark Geoffrry as J.P. Rodger

* David Abraham as Sir Hugh Clifford

* Dennis Arthur as Profesor Cameron

Production



'Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan' became the first film directed by Syamsul Yusof in which he did not act. In August 2017, he announced his intention to direct an epic film about the history of national heroes. He had previously taken up the challenge of working on the script after several production companies and directors allegedly failed to complete the filming of the historical film as well as the struggle over Mat Kilau.

On the night of the 'KL Special Force' film gala in Petaling Jaya on 8 March 2018, Syamsul announced the directing of a historical biographical film revolving around a Malay warrior who opposed the British administration in Pahang, Mat Kilau.

The film officially underwent filming on 1 April 2018 but had to be stopped for a while due to certain unavoidable problems. Singaporean actor Adi Putra plays the role of Mat Kilau. According to Syamsul, Adi was chosen for the main character because he was able to animate the character and confident that he, as an experienced actor, would carry the character well.

In August 2018, filming of the film was stopped due to internal problems before resuming in October. In June 2020, it was reported that the filming of the film was almost completed, and in February 2021, the film was reportedly completed but its screening had to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

On 15 May 2022, the actual cost of completing the film was revealed to have cost RM8 million. The film underwent 100 days of filming, with some of it shot in Perak and several other locations, including Pahang, Melaka, and Selangor.

Release



The release poster for 'Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan' was released on 13 May 2022. The film held its premiere at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) on 16 June 2022. Its official trailer was also released on the same day.

Reception



Box office

As of July 7, 2022, 'Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan' became the highest-grossing local film of all time in Malaysia, breaking the record set by 'Munafik 2' in 2018.

Controversy

The film attracted controversy for its depiction of Malays as heroes, and characters of other races including Chinese and Indians as villains. Sikh groups criticised the film and accused the film of depicting non-Muslims as villains, and suggested that the film could generate religious or racial tensions. In 'Free Malaysia Today', Kua Kia Soong criticised the film, describing it as exemplifying Malay nationalism and depicting numerous ethnic stereotypes.

References




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