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Summary

The script discusses various Indonesian films that have been banned due to their controversial themes. Films like *Merdeka 17805*, *The Look of Silence*, and *Lady Terminator* tackle sensitive historical, political, and cultural issues, sparking national debates and attracting international acclaim. These films touch on topics like Japan's wartime role, mass killings in the 1960s, and sexual identity, challenging societal norms. Despite their bans in Indonesia, many achieved success abroad and won prestigious awards. The script highlights the intersection of art, censorship, and political sensitivities in Indonesia's film industry.

Takeaways

• 😀 Merdeka 17805 was banned in Indonesia due to its depiction of Japanese soldiers as heroes in Indonesia's independence struggle, a controversial historical revision.
• 😀 The film Jagal (The Act of Killing) faced a ban in Indonesia for portraying the 1965-1966 mass killings of Indonesian Communist Party sympathizers, which remains a sensitive topic in the country.
• 😀 Lady Terminator, a 1988 action-horror film, was initially banned in Indonesia for excessive violence and vulgar content, but it later received a limited release after edits were made.
• 😀 The 2018 film The End of My Beautiful Body, focusing on gender identity and a man becoming a feminine dancer, faced controversy in Indonesia due to its depiction of LGBTQ+ themes.
• 😀 The Look of Silence, a follow-up to Jagal, was banned in Indonesia for revealing the atrocities committed during the 1965 tragedy and for interviewing perpetrators without regret.
• 😀 Max Havelar, a film based on the anti-colonial novel, was banned due to its portrayal of Dutch colonial officials as victims of oppression, which was seen as unnationalistic by the Indonesian government.
• 😀 Something In the Way was banned due to its portrayal of a religious man struggling with his sexual desires, which conflicted with Indonesia’s conservative religious views.
• 😀 Romusa, a film depicting forced labor camps during WWII, was banned in Indonesia because it was seen as damaging to diplomatic relations with Japan.
• 😀 Barbed Wire Fence, dealing with the moral dilemmas faced by Indonesian fighters and Dutch officers during the revolution, was banned for its potential to change public views on colonial struggles.
• 😀 Parts of the Heart, a film about the life of a homosexual man, was banned in Indonesia due to its exploration of LGBT themes, which conflict with the country's cultural norms.

Q & A

Why was the film Merdeka 17805 banned in Indonesia?

The film Merdeka 17805 was banned in Indonesia because it depicted Japanese soldiers as heroes who helped Indonesia's struggle for independence, a form of historical revisionism. It also included controversial scenes, such as a Javanese grandmother kissing the feet of a Japanese soldier, which could strain diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan.

What is the main theme of the documentary 'The Act of Killing' (Jagal), and why was it controversial in Indonesia?

The documentary 'The Act of Killing' (Jagal) explores the mass killings of Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) members and sympathizers in 1965-1966. It was controversial because it interviews the perpetrators, who reconstruct their actions without remorse, which some viewed as justifying the violence and sympathetic to communism, a sensitive issue in Indonesia.

What made the film 'Lady Terminator' controversial, and why was it banned in Indonesia?

The film 'Lady Terminator' was controversial due to its combination of adult scenes, violence, and a unique take on Indonesian mythology. It was initially banned in Indonesia because of its vulgar content and excessive gore, though it was later allowed in 1994 after significant edits.

What issues led to the banning of the film 'The End of My Beautiful Body' in Indonesia?

'The End of My Beautiful Body' was banned because it dealt with themes of deviant sexual behavior, which were considered contrary to religious values and societal norms in Indonesia. It focused on a man's journey of self-identity as a feminine dancer, which some feared could influence societal views, especially among the youth.

Why was 'The Look of Silence' banned in Indonesia despite receiving international acclaim?

'The Look of Silence' was banned because it documented the atrocities of the 1965 mass executions in Indonesia and focused on the survivors seeking justice from the killers. The film's sensitive content regarding human rights violations and its potential to provoke social tensions led to the ban.

What caused the film 'Max Havelaar' to be banned in Indonesia, and why was it eventually allowed to be shown?

'Max Havelaar' was banned for its anti-colonialism theme and its portrayal of the oppression of native Indonesians by Dutch officials. The film was seen as unnationalistic, as it portrayed a Dutch character as the hero. It was later allowed in 1987 after a decade of being banned, likely due to changes in political climate.

What was the controversy surrounding 'Something In the Way' and its ban in Indonesia?

'Something In the Way' was banned because of its explicit sexual scenes and the internal conflict it portrayed between a religious man and his sexual desires. The film's exploration of these sensitive topics in a predominantly religious society led to its rejection by the Film Censorship Institute (LSF).

Why was the film 'Romusa' banned in Indonesia, despite passing censorship?

'Romusa' was banned because it depicted the harsh treatment of Indonesian prisoners in Japanese forced labor camps during WWII, which could have strained diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan. The Indonesian government withheld its distribution to avoid jeopardizing post-war relations with Japan.

What themes made 'Barbed Wire Fence' controversial and why was it banned?

'Barbed Wire Fence' was banned due to its complex moral and humanitarian dilemmas, including empathy shown by Dutch officers towards Indonesian fighters. The Indonesian Communist Party condemned the film for potentially fostering sympathy for the colonialists, leading to its censorship despite President Sukarno's efforts to preserve it.

Why was the film 'Parts of the Heart' banned in Indonesian cinemas?

'Parts of the Heart' was banned because it dealt with the theme of homosexuality, which was considered controversial and inconsistent with Indonesia's conservative social norms. The film's depiction of a man's life journey as a homosexual was deemed inappropriate by the Film Censorship Institute (LSF).