Q1
From ‘The Big Durian’, the scene that made the strongest impression on me was the scene where the director/narrator interviewed a young girl about the countries she has visited and how they compare to Malaysia. She said the other countries were all great but when asked if she would migrate to another country, she said she still preferred Malaysia. First, this scene stands out because it is funny, especially when she tells us what she likes about Italy. But this scene was also memorable because of how real her sentiments were and how they reflected those of many youths in Malaysia. While Malaysia has its fair share of faults and flaws, many would still prefer their home country over someone else’s.
Q2
It is rumoured that Private Adam ran amok because his younger brother was allegedly murdered by a sultan but because of the sultan being who he is, no action was taken when Private Adam tried to bring the case to justice.
Q3
The character from Sabah noted that Private Adam looked free, like he had just been released from a cage. It contrasted deeply with her own feelings because she feels that her life in KL is like being trapped in a cage.
Q4
The director is looking back at the events of 1987 through today’s point of view, or specifically 2003, when the film was made. Therefore, the ‘present’ of the film would be in 2003. The tone that the director takes is a curious one; as in he is curious about the events that happened in his teens and up to a point, remain unexplained. He uses the film to dig deeper into the political events of the 80’s and 90’s such as the case of Private Adam, why it so easily incited fears of racial strife and riots and how it is related to the 19 ISA detainees and also the political climate of years to come. However, the film ends on a rather hopeful note in which the director conveyed a sense of hope that Malaysia might find its political footing soon and get past whatever strife holding it back.
From ‘The Big Durian’, the scene that made the strongest impression on me was the scene where the director/narrator interviewed a young girl about the countries she has visited and how they compare to Malaysia. She said the other countries were all great but when asked if she would migrate to another country, she said she still preferred Malaysia. First, this scene stands out because it is funny, especially when she tells us what she likes about Italy. But this scene was also memorable because of how real her sentiments were and how they reflected those of many youths in Malaysia. While Malaysia has its fair share of faults and flaws, many would still prefer their home country over someone else’s.
Q2
It is rumoured that Private Adam ran amok because his younger brother was allegedly murdered by a sultan but because of the sultan being who he is, no action was taken when Private Adam tried to bring the case to justice.
Q3
The character from Sabah noted that Private Adam looked free, like he had just been released from a cage. It contrasted deeply with her own feelings because she feels that her life in KL is like being trapped in a cage.
Q4
The director is looking back at the events of 1987 through today’s point of view, or specifically 2003, when the film was made. Therefore, the ‘present’ of the film would be in 2003. The tone that the director takes is a curious one; as in he is curious about the events that happened in his teens and up to a point, remain unexplained. He uses the film to dig deeper into the political events of the 80’s and 90’s such as the case of Private Adam, why it so easily incited fears of racial strife and riots and how it is related to the 19 ISA detainees and also the political climate of years to come. However, the film ends on a rather hopeful note in which the director conveyed a sense of hope that Malaysia might find its political footing soon and get past whatever strife holding it back.
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