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Release Year2003
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageMalay
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Drama
Votes3
DirectorAmir Muhammad
WritersAmir Muhammad
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Big Durian
About The Big Durian
On the night of 18 October 1987, a soldier ran amok with an M16 in the area of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Due to the thorny circumstances of the time and place, his amok triggered a citywide panic and rumours of racial riots. Why did he do it? Why were Malaysians so jittery at the time? And what happened next? "The Big Durian" speaks to 23 Malaysians (some real, some fictional) to find out.
Directed by Amir Muhammad, The Big Durian leans on a strong ensemble — Amir Muhammad, Salleh Ben Joned, Patrick Teoh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2003.
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