Korean filmmakers urge politicians to let audiences judge amid 'The Assassin(s)' row
BUSAN — Renowned Korean directors and film industry officials on Thursday called for an end to attempts to politicize the historical film "The Assassin(s)" amid a controversy over its historical inaccuracies. Some 20 people, including directors Chung Ji-young and Lee Myung-se, made the call at a press conference in the southeastern city of Busan where the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)…
Busan — Esteemed Korean directors and industry leaders urged politicians to refrain from politicizing the historical film "The Assassin(s)" on Thursday, amid controversy surrounding its historical inaccuracies. Around 20 individuals, including directors Chung Ji-young and Lee Myung-se, addressed the issue at a press conference in Busan, the host city of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
The group expressed worry over the situation where movie evaluation is becoming a platform for political disputes. They emphasized that the audience, not politicians, should be the arbiters of judgment. The directors and officials highlighted their concerns over hastily presuming a film's intent without a full viewing and holding directors, actors, and production companies accountable.
Such attitudes, they argued, could stifle creative freedom. The press conference took place a day after the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) confirmed that its plans to screen "The Assassin(s)" at its upcoming event remain unchanged. SGIFF affirmed its respect for the creative vision of the filmmakers behind "The Assassin(s)," which continues to be the festival's program.
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