'The Assassins' Screened as Opening Film at Singapore Film Festival as Scheduled

The film "The Assassins," which had been embroiled in controversy over historical distortion, met with local audiences after being screened as the opening film at the Singapore International Film Festival.

Director Hur Jin-ho expressed his gratitude to the festival organizers for upholding freedom of expression.

Despite calls from South Korea's political circles to cancel the screening, "The Assassins" was screened as the opening film of the Singapore International Film Festival as planned.

Director Hur Jin-ho, who helmed the movie, attended the festival.

According to foreign media, after the screening, Director Hur took to the stage to express his sincere gratitude to the festival organizers for protecting cinematic freedom of expression and artistic freedom.

He added that the festival's decision would serve as a great source of courage for everyone who made the film, including the production crew and actors.

"The Assassins" surpassed 3 million moviegoers just 20 days after its release.

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