Hassan Muthalib Explained

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]}

Personal life

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

Filmography

• 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

• Malaysian Cinema in a Bottle. Merpati Jingga. 2013.
• From Deer Mouse to Mouse: 70 Years of Malaysian Animation. ASWARA. 2016.

Accolades

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

Notes and References

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