Linda Rahman.
Linda Rahman Ready to Take on the Censors Over Her New Film
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.
JG
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6:31 AM January 7, 2010Artemus 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."