Hur Jin-ho thanks Singapore festival for free expression as 'The Assassin(s)' opens

South Korean director Hur Jin-ho thanked the Singapore International Film Festival for defending freedom of expression as his thriller opened the 37th edition. SGIFF chair Boo Junfeng said the festival refuses to show censored films.

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1. 21 Oct, 23:29 UTCVariety reports Hur Jin-ho's thanks to SGIFF

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• 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’Variety