The sudden announcement by local film distributor Antenna Entertainments that A24’s psychological thriller "Primetime" has been banned by the Film Censorship Board (LPF) is more than a disappointment for film fans and scholars alike.
As a critical media studies scholar analysing our regulatory systems, I see this as a glaring case of policy misalignment that actively undermines the government’s own economic directives.
Once again, a high-profile international asset has been flatly erased from the local market without public justification.
Instead of treating these adjustments as routine protection, the government must evaluate how opaque decisions create structural risks that dismantle the industry.
