Reviewing Local Gem ‘Tiger Stripes’ Through The Eyes Of An Early Bloomer
Disclaimer: The following article is a detailed review which contains several spoilers to the film. It also reflects the personal opinion and interpretation of the author and does not represent the views of JUICE Malaysia or the creators of the film.
Directed by Amanda Nell Eu, Tiger Stripes is a body horror, coming of-age film like no other, gracefully unveiling the journey a 12-year-old Zaffan as she grapples with the terrifying twists and turns of puberty.
As an ‘early bloomer’ myself, the film struck a hauntingly nostalgic chord, capturing the peculiar sense of alienation and horror that accompanies being the first among your peers to navigate the unforgiving nooks of adolescence.
Being the first Malaysian film in history to snag the Grand Prize for Best International Feature at the Cannes Critics’ Week, Tiger Stripes courageously steps into the liberal arena of female puberty. Despite the censorship in…
