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Linda Rahman Ready to Take on the Censors Over Her New Film
January 04, 2010

Linda Rahman. Linda Rahman.
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Valkyrie
6:31am Jan 7, 2010

Artemus Jones, at the least you're honest, however, are you involved with some feminist movement?

What happened to the old adage of "a picture speaks a thousand words?" C'mon Artemus, you were cognizant of the reality that the picture was rather inappropriate and too seductive. This was the basis of our comments. Ask any adult and mature person, if otherwise.

Be a good sparring partner and stop jabbing, as you appear to be doing so. Where's that Ali upper cut in you?

By the way, you have not answered my question if you have seen this film. Don't be a "sniper nerd."


Artemus Jones
11:47pm Jan 6, 2010

"Her eyes are beckoning for .......Oops!" - grow up

"beware! she bites!" - childish

Immature is pretty apt too though.

No despotic tendencies. Just enjoy a bit of a spar.


Valkyrie
4:29pm Jan 6, 2010

Artemus, sure like to have another person capable of playing with words too!

Shouldn't you use the word "immature?" which I'm beginning believe is a little more apt for you. "Childish" and "grow up" sounds a wee bit derogatory, don't you think so?

Would I be correct to assume, a feeling of despotism coming from you?


Artemus Jones
4:34pm Jan 5, 2010

The figure is most certainly higher than 3,000. Those were only the case reported to IOM - an international organization - and don't include those reported to local agencies, or those not even reported at all...

Prostitution, unfortunately, is a major part of the illegal labor trade. And it is included in IOM's figures: 15.65 percent - well over 100 Indonesian women a year are forced against their will to work in the sex trade. Once again, those are only the cases that are reported. The majority would likely be too ashamed to come forward.

The fact that there are precious few films, books or even general community discussion addressing the taboo issue of human trafficking in Indonesia - much less the rest of the world - means that any awareness raising is critical. The only reason this illegal trade continues to thrive is because people don't know about the dark side of it.

There was only one comment that addressed the article's content. The rest were about the picture. Admittedly the image isn't appropriate, although I'm sure she didn't pick it out herself for the press release. But you're right: The moment you portray yourself (comment) in that form, then naturally you're going to be called childish. Sorry, fair game...


peterR
6:27pm Jan 4, 2010

Artemus Jones.....I am 100% behind any film that exposes such issues, as I am sure is everyone who has commented here. I personally feel though, if you are promoting a serious issue, you ensure that the picture used to front the story portrays a serious image of yourself.


Model turned movie producer Linda Rahman is unhappy with the censors’ treatment of her new film, “Bidadari Jakarta” (“Angel of Jakarta”). The movie, scheduled to be released this month, tells the story of a young woman from Kalimantan who moves to Jakarta to become a singer, but instead is forced into prostitution by human traffickers.

In an interview with Okezone.com, Linda said she planned to have her movie crew of 500 protest the cuts made by the Film Censorship Institute (LSF).

“I don’t care what the reason is. I want to know if LSI has any defense for its actions,” she said.

With the film also scheduled to be shown in Malaysia and Singapore, Linda said she was concerned those two countries might block the movie if it has been heavily censored at home. Linda said the LSI had no basis for cutting the scenes it did, which she said were central to the story because they reflected the real life of children on the street. 

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