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Censorship and reception of film Baga

Overview

Director Ariff Zulkarnain navigated a two year censorship process with the Film Censorship Board (LPF) for his debut film, Baga: Esok Untuk Siapa. The LPF initially requested the removal of 16 scenes due to concerns that realistic depictions of drug abuse could disturb public order. Following four rounds of appeals and revisions by the director and production team, the required cuts were reduced to three scenes. The film was approved on the condition that it include a disclaimer stating the work does not intend to glorify drug abuse.

Zulkarnain subsequently defended the film against criticisms that media depictions of crime and gangsterism contribute to moral decay among youth. He stated that the film aims to provide social contribution and awareness regarding drug abuse statistics in Terengganu rather than mere entertainment. He emphasized that the portrayal of negative social realities is intended to provide lessons and reflect local social issues.

Entities

Ariff Zulkarnain · Terengganu · Baga: Esok Untuk Siapa · Syafiq Kyle · T. Alias Taib

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Director Ariff Zulkarnain defends film Baga: Esok Milik Siapa

    Director Ariff Zulkarnain defends his film Baga: Esok Milik Siapa, stating it aims to raise awareness about drug abuse in Terengganu rather than encouraging criminal behavior.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Director Ariff Zulkarnain navigates two-year censorship process for film Baga

    Director Ariff Zulkarnain spent nearly two years appealing censorship decisions for his film Baga: Esok Untuk Siapa, eventually reducing required scene cuts from 16 to three.

Sources

kosmo.com.my · malay.news · mediahiburan.my · utusan.com.my