VIVAnews - Film producer and director Mira Lesmana was upset over the legalization of Law on Motion Picture by the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, September 8.
"Fifty percent of the law stipulates film trade regulation. There are also criminal sanctions," Mira Lesmana said on Wednesday during a tv show Apa Kabar Indonesia Pagi on tvOne, Wednesday, September 9. She went on to say that the criminal sanction reaches Rp 100 billion.
"The question is that who will be benefited from the law? First of all, it is the government," said Mira replying over her own question. The law consists of numerous government's rights, leaving a small yet vague portion of the government's obligations.
"But it's surely fine. We can go on without the government's support," she said. "However, the new law on the contrary curbs us, in spite of offering support to us," she claimed.
Given several articles on possible restrictions in movie production, Mira went on to say that film crews are seen as having the potentials of committing criminal acts.
"How can we afford movies to become part of cultural strategies? There's no faith in us. Otherwise, we are deemed potential criminals," she said.
Notable actress Christine Hakim, who was also present in the show, uttered an akin statement. According to her, the Indonesian movies have revived, "because of the hardwork of all of our friends," instead of the government's role.
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Translated by: Bonardo Maulana Wahono
