Hassan Abdul Muthalib (born 3 November 1945) is a Malaysian animator, film director and critic, and artist who pioneered Malaysian animation.[1] He was dubbed as the "Father of the Malaysian animation".[2][3]

Hassan Muthalib
Born (1945-11-03) 3 November 1945 (age 79)
Occupations
  • Animator
  • Artist
  • Film director
  • Film critic
  • Author
Years active1964–present
Children3

Personal life

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Hassan is a father of three children. His two sons, Samad Hassan and Ahmad Hassan, are also involved in animation.[4]

Filmography

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  • Hapuskan Nyamuk Aedes: Gunakan Ubat Jentik-Jentik (1977)
  • Selamat Hari Natal (1979)
  • Ikuti Peraturan Penggunaan Gas Memasak (1981)
  • Hikayat Sang Kancil (1983)
  • Mekanik (1983)
  • Hikayat Sang Kancil dan Monyet (1984)
  • Gagak Yang Bijak (1985)
  • Singa Yang Haloba (1986)
  • Arnab Yang Sombong (1986)
  • Hikayat Sang kancil dan Buaya (1987)
  • Jagalah Kebersihan Tandas (1987)
  • Hormatilah Tangki Gas Anda (1987)
  • Mat Gelap (1990)
  • Silat Lagenda (animation film; 1998)
  • At the End of Daybreak (2009)
  • Zombiku Zombimu Jua (excerpt from Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah; 2010)
  • Return to Nostalgia (2015)
  • The Unsung HERO – Mat Sentol (2016)
  • Thottam: The Garden (2017)

Bibliography

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  • Malaysian Cinema in a Bottle. Merpati Jingga. 2013. ISBN 978-967-0584-01-0
  • From Deer Mouse to Mouse: 70 Years of Malaysian Animation. ASWARA. 2016. ISBN 978-983-2538-33-2

Accolades

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On 3 September 2018, Hassan with academic, Khoo Kay Kim chosen as the recipients of the 2018 Merdeka Awards presented by the Sultan of Perak, Nazrin Shah of Perak.[5] Other awards received by Hassan include:[6]

  • Bapa Animasi Malaysia 2012
  • Perintis Animasi Asia
  • Ikon Animasi Kolej Komuniti 2010
  • Kesan Khas Terbaik 1990
  • Tokoh Seni Dalam Buku Pendidikan Seni Sekolah Tingkatan 1
  • Anugerah Juri Dokumentari Terbaik 1989
  • Anugerah Seri Angkasa 1983

References

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  1. ^ S. Indra Sathiabalan (9 August 2015). "A fascination for films". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  2. ^ Izwan Ismail (28 August 2017). "Malaysia's father of animation talks about his passion, state of animation industry". New Straits Times. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  3. ^ Afiq Hanif (16 August 2017). "Pak Hassan bapa animasi Malaysia". Harian Metro. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  4. ^ Allan Koay (August 31, 2012). Animation generation[permanent dead link] The Star Online. Retrieved on June 24, 2013.
  5. ^ Farhana Joni (3 September 2018). "Kay Kim, Hassan penerima Anugerah Merdeka 2018". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  6. ^ Nor ‘Asyikin Mat Hayin (24 October 2018). "Rahsia bapa animasi". Harian Metro. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
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