Dukun
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Short description
Dukun is a Malaysian crime thriller with horror elements. The story follows a legal case that drew international attention and sparked protests from human rights groups after a defendant was sentenced to death. The narrative explores the violent lengths individuals go to in their pursuit of power, wealth, beauty, and immortality.
The film was directed by Dain Said, following his 2012 work Bunohan: Return to Murder. The screenplay was written by Al Jafree Md Yusop and Huzir Sulaiman, and the project was produced by Dominique Hee through Astro Shaw. The movie features a cast of 53 credited performers, including Umie Aida, Faizal Hussein, Namron, Hasnul Rahmat, Adlin Aman Ramlie, and Elyana. With a runtime of 108 minutes, the film has received a rating of 7.2/10 on TMDB based on 8 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- In Malaysia and Indonesia, dukun are referred to as shamans.
- The film was scheduled for release in 2007.
- The film is inspired by real events. Former pop singer Mona Fandey, after leaving show business, turned to traditional folk medicine and declared herself a shaman with paranormal abilities. Together with her partners, she provided services to a local politician, Mazlan Idris, promising him rapid career growth in exchange for significant sums of money. The politician's body was found dismembered near her home on July 22, 1993. The court found the woman and her accomplices guilty and sentenced them to death. On November 2, 2001, Mona Fandey was executed by hanging.
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