At last, the final curtain has fallen on Lelaki Komunis Terakhir (The Last Communist). Would this be the harbinger of the future fate of independent, non-mainstream thoughts and ideas? We have always tried to push the boundaries of accepted liberalism in this country. The internet age has managed in a way to level the playing field. Alas, the internet itself is full of inconsequential gibberish that prudence is required.
The silent majority has to play a bigger role in demanding that differences in opinions are not evil incarnate undermining the security and prosperity of the country. The ban will definitely not stop others from starting their own "‘controversial"’ projects. I guess this ban will see pirated sales of the film in our night markets. Too bad the producers themselves would not be able to make any profits from the sales unless they make a pact with the pirates. That arrangement would certainly help the producers in recouping their investment and at least help finance future projects.
I wait patiently for the next Amir film which is still at the production stage, "Susuk" to gain its fair share of notoriety.
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