Here is what the page “Singapore Film Festival Defends Opening Film 'The Assassin(s)' Against South Korean Conser” contains. The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has confirmed that Hur Jin-ho's 'The Assassin(s)' will remain its opening film despite a formal request from all 109 lawmakers of South Korea's conservative People Power Party (PPP) to withdraw it. The festival acknowledged awareness of the controversy but did not directly address the PPP in its statement, signaling its commitment to artistic expression. The film, directed by acclaimed Korean filmmaker Hur Jin-ho, has drawn political scrutiny from conservative circles in South Korea, though the festival has not detailed the specific objections raised.
The decision underscores the growing tension between cultural institutions and political groups over content that may be deemed sensitive or controversial. By standing firm, SGIFF positions itself as a defender of creative freedom and independent programming in the global film circuit. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.