Garin's Film

The controversy surrounding the movie Tubuh continues unabated,

as the administration of Padang has called for an immediate ban on the film.

the film contained elements

the elements ran counter to the religious, social and cultural norms in the region.

“It is true that

we object to any public screening of the film in Padang.

We have sent a letter requesting an immediate ban on the film.

He went on to say that

the film’s contentious thematic content could trigger disturbances or conflicts among the residents of Padang.

“The film contains themes that allude to the community,

which is prohibited in Padang

,” he said, adding that

he expected a swift response from the government. [cepat]

The Padang’s rejection of Tubuhku comes on the heels of similar complaints regarding the film lodged by the Depok and the Palembang administration.

The controversy surrounding the movie also caused a stir on social media following

an online petition for a public boycott.

Released internationally as Memories of My Body, the film by acclaimed Indonesian director  

Tubuh Indahku tells the story of Juno, over four periods in his life.

The film explores the themes of identity and the nature of masculinity. (rfa)

He is a Javanese male dancer, 


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The Depok administration has sent a letter to the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI).

It requested an immediate ban of Garin's film in theaters across the city

Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku (Memories of My Body). 

The letter was submitted on Wednesday by Deputy Mayor Idris

The letter raised concerns about non-traditional family values, "deviant sexual acts and blasphemy"

that values are purportedly presented in the film. 


He wrote that film contained “negative elements.

that film could possibly harm the younger generation”.

His spokesperson Sidik confirmed its authenticity.

Through the letter, the administration intended to keep residents safe from deviant behavior.
“The administration objects to public screenings of the film. specifically in Depok.

We hope there would be an immediate ban on the film.

According to the official KPI website,

the commission was enacted under Law No. 32/2002 on broadcasting.

In accordance with the law,
it is charged with monitoring content on public television and radio.

Its jurisdiction does not extend to cinemas. 

Film censorship is the legal domain of the Film Censorship Board (LSF),

Film censorship falls under Law No. 33/2009 on cinema.

On its official website,
the LSF classifies the film  as 21+, …
meaning the film is only suitable for audience members over the age of 21. 

The film was directed by Indonesian director Garin Nugroho.

The film tells the story of a Javanese male dancer named Juno over four periods of his life.

The film has garnered critical praise internationally,

The film deals with the themes of identity and the nature of masculinity.

The film caused a stir on social media after

netizens signed an online petition calling on people to boycott it.

The petition calls on people to boycott it.

Garin lamented the petition, saying ..

it was proof that social media had become a medium of “mass judgment and anarchy”.

“This sort of mass anarchy will only discourage open-mindedness and

This mass anarchy will only harm artistic integrity.