The Banned Film: How Mentega Terbang Challenges the Censorship and Conservatism of the Malaysian Society and Cinema
Mentega Terbang is an independent, low-budget film that tells the story of Aishah, a 15-year-old Muslim girl who becomes curious about other religions’ views on the afterlife after her mother falls terminally ill. The film depicts Aishah’s journey of exploring Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism, and her interactions with people of different faiths and backgrounds. The film, which was directed …