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However, the film's producer, , denied that the film was banned or that the MUI had officially protested. He stated that the production team had consulted with religious experts before the film's release and maintained that the story was based on real events in society. Parwez argued, "If the film is considered to be unsettling, we reject it. This film is not intended to lead people astray. Claiming to be a prophet is not truly being a prophet."

'Mengaku Rasul' (known in English as 'The Self-Claimed Prophet' or 'Mengaku Rasul: Sesat') is a 2008 Indonesian drama thriller that dared to tackle the sensitive issue of heretical religious sects led by self-proclaimed prophets. Directed by Helfi C.H. Kardit, the film was released on June 5, 2008, by Starvision Plus. The film draws inspiration from the real-world phenomenon of fraudulent religious leaders who manipulate their followers for personal gain, a concern that was particularly prominent in Indonesia during the 2000s.

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