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Babi buta yang ingin terbang (Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly) (2008)

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Filmmaker Edwin casts a darkly satirical eye on the uneasy relationship between Muslims and the Chinese in Indonesia in this episodic black comedy. Pork is a staple of the Chinese diet, but it's forbidden to Muslims, and as a blind pig becomes a recurring motif in this film, it becomes a symbol of the cultural gulf between these two sides of contemporary Indonesia. Linda (Ladya Cheryll) is a young woman of Chinese heritage whose father is a dentist who lost his sight while trying to turn his

Unrated, 1 hr. 17 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Edwin

Written By: Edwin

In Theaters: Oct 3, 2008 Wide

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The debut feature of the one-named Indonesian director Edwin, has a spacey vibe.

September 11, 2009 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Mike Hale

New York Times

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The resulting experience could very easily be described as off-putting -- which well suits the uneasiness of the subject.

September 8, 2009 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Nicolas Rapold

Village Voice

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The payoff combination of Karaoke unleashed, with its slinking lyrics spilling over archival footage of the riots (replete with half-step modulations) is unforgettable.

November 24, 2009 Full Review Source: JWR

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Before you watch this movie, check out http://www.babibutafilm.com/blindpigwhowantstofly.html. This is one of the main points to hold against this movie: it seems the story is so fragmented, the story line is difficult to understand even if you know a bit about the position of ethnic Chinese Indonesians. That position

August 25, 2009

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