‘Alarming’ film poster sparks debate on child mental health in Indonesia
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“Psychologists warn provocative posters like the ones for ‘I Must Die’ can trigger suicidal ideation amid rising mental health struggles”
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No evidence was found regarding psychologists warning that 'I Must Die' posters trigger suicidal ideation. The evidence provided for this claim was empty.
“The posters had been displayed since the end of March ahead of the film’s April 2 release in cinemas and other public spaces, including billboards across Indonesia.”
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While the evidence provided mentions Indonesian locations and dates (e.g., '2025 film', 'Jakarta'), none of the sources confirm that posters for 'I Must Die' were displayed in Indonesian cinemas or public spaces starting at the end of March before an April 2 release.
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— Dopamine (Indonesian: Dopamin) is a 2025 Indonesian crime romance thriller film directed and written by Teddy Soeria Atmadja. The film stars real-life couple Angga Yunanda and Shenina Cinnamon.
It had…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine_(2025_film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine_(2025_film)
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— Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Comprising over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia
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— Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia and an autonomous region with administrative status equivalent to a province. Located o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta
“They depicted a close-up of a snaggletoothed blue demon with red, bloodshot eyes appearing to cry tears of blood, alongside the title “I Must Die” and the tagline “Sell my soul for wealth”.”
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No evidence was found describing the specific visual details of the posters, such as the 'snaggletoothed blue demon,' the 'tears of blood,' or the tagline 'Sell my soul for wealth'.
“Since January 2026, there have been three cases.”
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The evidence provided confirms dates related to 2026 (e.g., '2026 Indonesia Masters', 'Puteri Indonesia 2026'), but none of the sources mention any reported cases of child mental health issues in Indonesia since January 2026. The evidence is not specific enough to corroborate the claim.
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— The 2026 Indonesia Masters (officially known as the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026 for sponsorship reasons) was a badminton tournament, which took place at the Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia, fro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Indonesia_Masters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Indonesia_Masters
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— 2026 (MMXXVI) is the current year, and is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2026th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 26th year of the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Indonesia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Indonesia
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— Puteri Indonesia 2026, is the 29th edition of Puteri Indonesia pageant, and will be held on 24 April 2026 at Jakarta International Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Firsta Yufi Amarta Putri of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puteri_Indonesia_2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puteri_Indonesia_2026
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