Hur Jin-ho Thanks Singapore Festival for Protecting Freedom of Expression as ‘The Assassin(s)’ Opens, SGIFF Chair Boo Junfeng Says: ‘We Refuse to Show Anything That Has Been Censored’
South Korean director Hur Jin-ho thanked the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) for defending freedom of expression as his political thriller…
Variety reports: South Korean director Hur Jin-ho thanked the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) for defending freedom of expression as his political thriller “The Assassin(s)” opened the festival’s 37th edition on Wednesday, two weeks after the Korea’s conservative opposition asked SGIFF to pull it.
“I am truly grateful to the film festival for protecting artistic freedom and.
This entertainment story centres on Singapore. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include SGIFF Chair Boo Junfeng, Hur Jin-ho Thanks Singapore and Festival for Protecting Freedom of Expression.
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