Queer as Punk

BBFC RatingQueer as Punk

Showing: 16 May 2026 until 17 May 2026

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Sat 16 May 2026
Sun 17 May 2026

Certificate15
Year2025
GenreDocumentary
Director(s)Yihwen Chen
LanguageMalay, English
CountryMalaysia, Indonesia
Running Time1HR 28MINS
Extra InfoPartially subtitled in English
Season Main Programme

In Muslim-majority Malaysia, a queer punk band led by a trans man are outliers of the system – carving out spaces to exist through their music while challenging conservative traditions and religious extremism.

Faris is a trans man and lead singer of ‘Shh..Diam!’, an openly queer punk band in Malaysia. Together with his bandmates Yon and Yoyo, they use their music to fight for LGBTQI+ rights in a country where human rights and freedom of expression is severely curtailed by a conservative Muslim society.

Faced with increasing discrimination, Yoyo decides to leave Malaysia. Despite the challenges, Faris chooses to stay, determined to continue using their music as a platform for advocating for freedom and equality, refusing to let the pressures of society silence their voice.


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