Hassan Muthalib

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]

In this Malay name, the name Abdul Muthalib is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Hassan.
Hassan Muthalib
Born
Hassan bin Abdul Muthalib

(1945-11-03) 3 November 1945
Alor Setar, Kedah, Unfederated Malay States (now Malaysia)
Other namesPak Hassan
Occupation
  • Animator
  • Artist
  • Film director
  • Film critic
  • Author
Years active1964–present
Children3

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. 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

On 3 September 2018, Hassan with academician, 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
  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 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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