Apa Khabar Orang Kampung

Thanks to a special friend (Hafiz Hashim / Ipin), I managed to get my hands of the original copy of this banned movie. Directed by Amir Muhammad, who is seen by the film board as 'controversial' (just a nice way of saying 'you can go to heaven'), I think he just wanted to test the water (again).



So how does it feel watching a banned movie? Biasa saja. Heh, I can say this is the second popular non porn Malaysian movie. The first place goes to The Last Communist, denounced by the press and ministers alike. Heh, who owns the press? By the way, Pramugara Terlampau remained indisputable in the other category - all the stars were convicted!

Upon seeing the lush greenery, (set in Southern Thai) I was immersed with the atmosphere  - well my kampung is wayyy south, Batu Pahat. In fact, this movie should be categorised as 'Nature', sitting next to endless yellow frame series (NatGeo) on DVD shelf.

I don't like spoiling the movie for you, but it is not what exactly what title says. There's no throat slashing, castrating, and all those gore. Heck, this is totally peaceful movie. It's combination of interviews, coupled with Thai radio show (don't worry its subtitled), of what some Communist did in those days. It is more like Majalah Tiga, if you get my drift.

Actually its about the idea that makes this movie banned. Ideas. Questions. Being critical. Daya inkuiri yang tinggi. Heh, for the record, stopping people from being educated (going to uni doesn't guarantee it, look at the UKM 4) is the easiest way to keep on governing. I rest my case here.

Official blog:
http://www.lastcommunist.blogspot.com

You can watch the trailer on Youtube. Original movie? Buy original see original.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVVcvTGLNUk