KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 -- The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) will return to Kuala Lumpur for its 8th edition, taking place at MYTown from July 19 to 27, with the Golden Global Awards to be held at Zepp KL on July 26.

Carrying the theme of "Infinity", this year's line-up - unveiled today - features a vibrant mix of international masterpieces and local cinematic gems.

The festival will open with Ninavau, a local Malaysian short film by Bebbra Mailin, which follows a native Kadazan woman returning from Peninsular Malaysia to her devout Catholic family in Sabah, with a profound change of heart.

It will close with Transamazonia, an international co-production spanning France, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Taiwan, exploring...