{
  "id": 12561638,
  "title": "BIFF jury advocates creative freedom amid 'The Assassin(s)' controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/biff-jury-advocates-creative-freedom-amid-the-assassin-s-controversy-12561638",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261007/biff-jury-advocates-creative-freedom-amid-the-assassins-controversy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Busan — Esteemed film director Zhang Yimou and fellow jury members from the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) have spoken out in support of artistic freedom amid the controversy surrounding the film The Assassin(s). Zhang, director of acclaimed works such as Red Sorghum (1988), Raise the Red Lantern (1991), and Not One Less (1999), currently holds the position of jury president for the competition section of the BIFF. During a press conference, Zhang addressed the line between historical fact and artistic interpretation, emphasizing that creative works should not be confined strictly to historical events. He further noted that even historical truth can often be open to debate, as movies serve as an artistic medium conveying stories from the past to contemporary audiences. While Zhang has yet to view The Assassin(s), he acknowledged the public debate surrounding the film and expressed his awareness of the differing opinions. He concluded by highlighting that the diversity of perspectives is what makes cinema so captivating, despite differing views and interpretations.",
  "summary": "BUSAN — Renowned film director Zhang Yimou and fellow jury members of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) called for the protection of artistic freedom on Wednesday, addressing the fierce controversy surrounding the film \"The Assassin(s).\" Zhang, known for such movies as \"Red Sorghum\" (1988), \"Raise the Red Lantern\" (1991) and \"Not One Less\" (1999), serves as jury president of…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BIFF jury advocates creative freedom amid 'The Assassin(s)' controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/biff-jury-advocates-creative-freedom-amid-the-assassin-s-controversy",
        "published": "2026-10-07T05:57:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "BIFF jury chief says 'creation is only creation' amid Korean film controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/biff-jury-chief-says-creation-is-only-creation-amid-korean-film",
        "published": "2026-10-07T06:34:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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