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HALF becomes first Malayalam film in Toronto’s Midnight Madness
HALF is a Malayalam-language movie directed by Samjad P S. It was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The movie became the first Malayalam film selected for the festival’s Midnight Madness section.
This section is known for intense and unusual films.
Many people in the packed theatre applauded during the screening.
Afterward, the director, producers, actors and crew answered questions.
Viewers especially discussed the fight scenes, music and sound.
They also praised the movie’s unusual visual style and performances.
HALF is the first Malayalam film screened in TIFF’s Midnight Madness section.
The film received strong applause and an enthusiastic response from the international audience.
Director Samjad P S and the film’s cast and crew participated in a post-screening Q&A.
Viewers highlighted the action choreography, music, sound design and visual style.
HALF was produced by Anne Sajeev and P. K. Sajeev under Fragrant Nature Film Creations.
- Who
- Director Samjad P S, producers Anne Sajeev and P. K. Sajeev, and the cast and crew of HALF.
- What
- HALF became the first Malayalam film screened in the Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness section.
- Where
- The Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto.
- When
- Why
- The film was presented in the Midnight Madness section and drew attention for its intense, distinctive and immersive cinematic experience.
Key facts
- Film
- HALF
- Director
- Samjad P S
- Festival section
- Midnight Madness
- Festival
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Producers
- Anne Sajeev and P. K. Sajeev
- Production banner
- Fragrant Nature Film Creations
- Highlighted crafts
- Action choreography, cinematography, editing, music and sound design






