IMDA refuses classification for local film #LookAtMe for denigrating religious community

In a joint statement by the Infocomm Media Development Authority , Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth, and Ministry for Home Affairs on Monday , the authorities said the film “denigrates a religious community”.

The film, directed by filmmaker Ken Kwek, then depicts the protagonist plotting a revenge attack on the pastor, and the pastor engaging “in an act prohibited by his professed religious faiths”, said the authorities. “The allegations may be perceived to be offensive, defamatory and contrary to the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act, in that it may be seen as unfairly attacking a religious figure, as well as cause offence to religious beliefs.”“In arriving at its decision, IMDA had sought the views of its advisory committees and was guided by the Film Classification Guidelines.”

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