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Korean Directors Rally Behind 'The Assassin(s)' Amid Political Firestorm
Original: Korean Directors Rally Behind ‘The Assassin(s)’ as Political Firestorm Turns on Its Makers
South Korea's film community is rallying behind 'The Assassin(s)' as the movie becomes the target of a political controversy that has turned on the filmmakers themselves. Directors have publicly voiced support, framing the backlash as an attack on creative freedom. The dispute has drawn wide attention, with debate centering on whether the film's content carries political implications and whether the criticism of its makers is fair.
Why now: The film's makers have come under political attack, prompting a prominent show of solidarity from the Korean directing community.
The Assassin(s)South Korean film industryKorean directors
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- Korean Directors Rally Behind ‘The Assassin(s)’ as Political Firestorm Turns on Its Makers · Variety
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