Film festivals/awards

How Look Back manga reignited director Hirokazu Koreeda’s passion for cinema during Covid-19

Japanese film-maker Hirokazu Koreeda is in town to receive the Singapore International Film Festival’s (SGIFF) Cinema Honorary Award.

Aamir Khan opens up about flops, family time and 3 Idiots sequel as he receives SGIFF award

Bollywood star Aamir Khan at the Singapore International Film Festival’s In Conversation With session at Marina Bay Sands on Oct 22.

The Assassin(s) director honoured to open SGIFF despite calls to drop controversial film

South Korean film-maker Hur Jin-ho, director of The Assassin(s), pictured during opening night of Singapore International Film Festival held at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on Oct 21.

Netanyahu demands probe into sources of award-winning Gaza film

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously declared his intention to back legislation to strip citizenship from people who “defame” soldiers.

Michelle Yeoh looks back on journey to Hollywood at Busan International Film Festival

Actress Michelle Yeoh poses for a photo during a press conference for her film It’s My Time at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct 7.

Fan Bingbing plays an old man’s sexual fantasy in her latest film. She knows it’s not for everyone

epa13284837 Chinese actor Fan Bingbing arrives at the opening ceremony of the 31th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in Busan, South Korea, 06 October 2026. The Festival runs from 06 to 15 October 2026 with screenings 316 films from 59 countries to be presented. EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN

SGIFF to proceed with controversial South Korean thriller The Assassin(s) as opening film

The festival explained that the film, starring Park Hae-il, was selected based on its artistic merit and contribution to contemporary Asian cinema.

The Assassin(s) controversy deepens as Naver reports automated abuse, protesters target actor

South Korean historical thriller The Assassin(s) dramatises the 1974 assassination attempt on then-President Park Chung-hee that instead killed First Lady Yuk Young-soo.

K-actresses Lee Young-ae and Kim Go-eun’s positive reviews of The Assassin(s) spark backlash

The Assassin(s)’ plot centres on the aftermath of the assassination attempt that resulted in the death of Yuk Young-soo, wife of then President Park Chung-hee.

Actors Park Sung-hoon and Aamir Khan to attend 2026’s Singapore International Film Festival

Park Sung-hoon (left) and Aamir Khan will be attending the 37th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival.

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