Sandiwara (film)

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Sandiwara
Sandiwara (film) poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed by Sean Baker
Written bySean Baker
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyChristopher Ripley
Edited bySean Baker
Music byMatthew Hearon-Smith
Production
companies
  • Superprime
  • Holy Momma
Release dates
  • February 13, 2026 (2026-02-13)(Berlinale)
  • February 20, 2026 (2026-02-20)(United States)
Running time
11 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Malaysia
Languages
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Malay

Sandiwara is a 2026 short drama film written and directed by Sean Baker and starring Michelle Yeoh.

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Premise

Set in a Malaysian night market, follows five characters who each tell their own unique story and represent a facet of Malaysian culture rarely explored.

Cast

Production

In December 2025, it was reported that Sean Baker wrote, directed, and shot a short film titled Sandiwara in Penang, starring Michelle Yeoh as five different characters. Baker shot the film with an iPhone. [1] It is the first film produced in collaboration with the London-based fashion house Self Portrait. [2]

Marketing

The film's trailer was released on February 10, 2026, with Yeoh revealed to portray five different characters. [3]

Release

Sandiwara premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2026, [4] [5] During the opening ceremony of the festival, Baker will present Yeoh with the Honorary Golden Bear. [6] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 20, 2026. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (December 4, 2025). "Sean Baker Directs Michelle Yeoh in Short Film 'Sandiwara' for Fashion House Self-Portrait (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  2. ↑ Shafer, Ellise (February 5, 2026). "Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh's 'Sandiwara,' From Fashion House Self-Portrait, to Premiere at Berlin Film Festival". Variety . Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Davis, Edward (February 10, 2026). "'Sandiwara' Trailer: Sean Baker And Michelle Yeoh Team For A Self-Portrait Residency Short Set In Penang's Night-Market Chaos". The Playlist. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ Booth, Ned (February 5, 2026). "'Sandiwara': Sean Baker's Secret Project With Michelle Yeoh To Have Its World Premiere At Berlinale 2026". The Playlist. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Sandiwara - Berlinale". Berlin International Film Festival . February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ "| Berlinale | News & Topics | News". Berlin International Film Festival . Retrieved February 5, 2026.
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