Nge Pali Adat Lepo

Nge Pali Adat Lepo (Our Adat, Our Strength) (2024)

The documentary follows Gara, in his 50s, as he tends to Long Lawen, his village in rural Sarawak, Malaysia. He reminisces about being forced to resettle from Long Gang due to the Bakun Dam’s development. Long Lawen faces new challenges, including encroaching loggers and a lack of clinics and schools, causing the younger generation to move to towns. Gara’s relentless pursuit is to call his land his own and create a legacy for future generations.

• Film Runtime: 20 mins
• Country: Malaysia
• Film Language: Bahasa Sarawak
• Subtitle Language: English, Malay

Director

Feisal Azizuddin

Feisal is a filmmaker based in Malaysia. He has produced feature films available on Netflix, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video and Astro. His short films mostly explore social issues in Malaysia, such as baby-selling, custodial deaths and conversion therapy.