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Cerita Amput had a limited run on Mubi (Southeast Asia region) and is available for rental on Vimeo On Demand under the director’s personal page. It occasionally screens at disability film festivals. Due to its niche status, physical copies are not available; the director has stated he prefers the film remain digital and low-cost.

"Cerita Amput" is not a typical fictional drama or a horror movie, despite the somewhat jarring title (which translates to "Amput's Story" or loosely "The Amputee's Story" depending on context, though here it refers to a specific persona). It is a documentary-style feature that serves as a poignant time capsule of Malaysia in the year 2021. Cerita Amput %5B2021%5D

Released during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the film captures the atmosphere of a nation in lockdown—quiet, introspective, and politically charged. Cerita Amput had a limited run on Mubi

Upon its release on streaming platforms (including a notable run on the Indonesian service Mola TV and later international festivals via virtual screenings), Cerita Amput received polarized reactions. Mainstream audiences accustomed to faster pacing found it “depressing” and “slow.” However, critics and arthouse enthusiasts praised it as a brave, unflinching masterpiece. The film has since gained a cult following,

The film has since gained a cult following, particularly among discussions of disability representation on screen. Unlike Hollywood films that use disability as a “inspiration porn” trope, Cerita Amput shows disability as messy, angry, and unglamorous.