No matter how good a movie is, if it is too exaggerated to offend and deviate from the rule of a country, it is certain that the films will be banned in the country, including in Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the very strict countries in filtering films that may running in theaters. Not only outside movies, local films have become a 'victim' so that the film should not be aired in Indonesian cinemas.
There are several reasons why some of these films are not allowed to appear in Indonesia, ranging from the presence of violence that is considered excessive, until the element of SARA that can offend a certain race, religion, and class. So, any movie ever banned
1 . Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
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The film 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is one of the banned films in Indonesia, because in the film there are many sexual scenes that are very vulgar and seem so sadistic.
The film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson is adapted from a novel of the same title by E.L James. When announced, if this novel will be made a movie, many have been curious as to what would happen.
And now, there are some countries that also prohibit this movie from showing in cinemas other than Indonesia, one of them is our neighbor country Malaysia with the same reason that is too vulgar and many sexual scenes that seem sadistic.
2 . Noah (2014)
The next banned film in Indonesia is Noah. It is common knowledge that outer films with religious themes are very difficult to get approval in cinemas in Indonesia, one of them is Noah.
The film directed by Darren Aronofsky is not allowed to appear in the cinemas of the homeland, because it tells the story of Noah that is considered inappropriate or defected from the true teachings.
3 . Irreversible (2002)
The film directed by Gaspar Noe is also never will you find in Indonesian cinemas. The film that was released in 2002 ago was entered into a list of films that are banned in Indonesia because of the scene of rape that is considered too sadistic and brutal.
In this film, there is a scene of the female lead actor who was raped and brutally tortured to helpless. Therefore, some countries prohibit the screening of the film, one of which is Indonesia and New Zealand.
4 . True Lies (1994)
Hollywood movie titled 'True Lies' which was released in 1994 ago has a condition to be considered as one of the best action films of his time. This is because, this movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, who at that time his name was so popular.
But, the film directed by James Cameron is not allowed to air in Indonesia. Therefore, the terrorist character in the film is portrayed as an Arab, who is feared will appear prejudice that terrorism acts are synonymous with Arabs and Muslims.
5 . The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
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The film titled 'The Year of Living Dangerously' was adapted from a novel with the same title by C.J. Koch. The film directed by Peter Weir raised the issue of Indonesian politics in 1965 (prior to the G30 / S).
Because of this issue, the film that was released in 1982 ago was never banned aired in the 80s in Indonesia. But, at the beginning of the new order ends, the film is released back in the form of VCD Original, even ever aired on one TV in Indonesia.
6 . Balibo Five
The film titled 'Balibo Five' is the background story of a former senior journalist named Roger East in an attempt to unravel the mystery of the death of 5 friends who also work as journalists.
Although, for Indonesia this case is deemed to have been completed by stating that there is no killing of the 5 journalists. But the Film Censorship Institution (LSF) still prohibits this film aired in Indonesia.
Even in 2009, when this movie will be rescheduled at the Jakarta International Film Festival, the film directed by Robert Connolly is still not allowed to run by LSF.
7 . Schindler’s List (1993)
The film, which was released in 1993 this past is one of the banned films in Indonesia, because it tells about the massacre of Jews in the second world war era conducted by the Nazis.
This film illustrates Nazi atrocities against Jews. Because Indonesia is a country with a majority of Muslims, then the film that holds the Jewish theme is a very sensitive issue, so this film is prohibited to circulate in Indonesia.
8 . Murudeka 17805 (2001)
The film 'Murudeka 17805' is a collaborative film between Japanese and Indonesian production houses that tells the story of Indonesian struggle, but from the point of view of the Imperial Japanese Army.
The Stories in the Movie further highlight that Japan is the party that provides many places for nationalism to move, such as by forming PETA soldiers and educating Indonesia in terms of discipline.
As a result, the film has generated a lot of controversy in Indonesia, which makes the LSF (film censorship agency) should ban the film directed by Yukio Fuji is running in Indonesian cinemas.
Referencess :
http://wowasiknya.com/film-yang-dilarang-tayang-di-indonesia/
https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_(film)
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