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Assassins

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The audacious murder of the brother of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jon Un in a crowded Malaysian airport sparked a worldwide media frenzy. At the center of the investigation are two young women who are either cold-blooded killers or unwitting pawns in a political assassination. ASSASSINS goes beyond the headlines to question every angle of this case, from human trafficking to geo-political espionage to the secretive dynamics of the North Korean dynasty.
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A deft and illuminating journalistic investigation, Assassins depicts the mechanics of North Korean politics to a chilling effect.

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David Stratton The Australian 02/13/2021
4/5
This is an extraordinary story and the thorough manner in which White has assembled the material brings one of the most unusual political assassinations ever carried out vividly to life. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 02/12/2021
Well-worth checking out. Go to Full Review
Simran Hans Observer (UK) 01/31/2021
4/5
[White] spins the arrest of Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong - economic migrants from Indonesia and Vietnam respectively - into a parable about political corruption. Go to Full Review
Victoria Luxford City AM 03/02/2022
4/5
As with Ryan Fogels similarly embattled The Dissident, you leave this film with a sobering realisation of the strength governments have to silence opponents, as well as the frightening absence of consequences. Go to Full Review
Lydia Wang Bust Magazine 03/12/2021
The film truly comes alive when White focuses on the assassins and, with empathy and nuance, explores both how these women ended up in such an unbelievable situation, and why their stories matter now. Go to Full Review
Therese Lacson Nerdophiles 03/03/2021
4/5
Assassins will enlighten Western viewers... [on] the assassination of Kim Jong Nam and shed light on the harrowing and intriguing events surrounding it. Go to Full Review
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Haley V @haleyvass3r Dec 11 Assassins is structured beautifully, taking the viewer on a journey and revealing information at the same pace that the general public learned. Throughout my watch, I never knew what to expect and I found myself deeply connected to the story and characters. It's a very respectful true crime documentary, not gory or insulting to the victims, and stays true to its tone throughout the documentary. It's entertaining and pulls the viewer in at every turn, but doesn't veer into glamorizing or romanticizing what happened. Overall, it's a very fascinating documentary that I believe deserves a watch! See more Reese P @reeseeatspeople Dec 11 As someone usually averse to the brutality of most true crime content, I was wary of this film; however, it completely exceeded my expectations, both in terms of how fascinating the story was and the tact it had in discussing the details of violent events. The film is gripping and extremely well put together, seamlessly blending the action of a courtroom drama with the heartfelt tale of these two women. It does not get lost in the sensationalism of the crime and uses clips of the murder itself extremely thoughtfully. Above all, it is a story of these two women, and by the end you feel as though you really understand who they are. See more Sophia E @sophiaelie Dec 10 Expertly depicts the true story about Doan and Siti's innocence. I think this film is incredibly important to watch to learn the truth about who really murdered Kim Jong-nam and how Doan and Siti were manipulated. Heartwarming to see the girls find peace at the end of the film. See more Miya H @miyahansen Dec 10 This documentary had me hooked from start to end as pieces of the story are slowly revealed. It shines light on the effects that politics can have on everyday people. I found the way that the documentary was told to be very informative but also exciting; I had moments where I felt like I was watching a fictional movie. See more Nadia E @NadiaEiler Dec 10 One of the most interesting documentaries I’ve ever seen with an intriguing story that instantly captures your attention. The fight these two women had to go through for such a strange offense leaves you at the edge of your seat. It is a story that I am surprised I hadn’t heard about until now, but nonetheless one that I am happy was told with such skill and passion. See more Gianna S @giannasiuta Dec 9 This movie was organized in a different way. When I began to watch the movie, they made the women out to be trained assassins, however it had a twist at the end I was not expecting. Documentaries usually have a set way of how they are organized, yet this one was different. I loved how the movie gave an eerie feel with the music choices. Along with telling me imporatnt information. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis The audacious murder of the brother of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jon Un in a crowded Malaysian airport sparked a worldwide media frenzy. At the center of the investigation are two young women who are either cold-blooded killers or unwitting pawns in a political assassination. ASSASSINS goes beyond the headlines to question every angle of this case, from human trafficking to geo-political espionage to the secretive dynamics of the North Korean dynasty.
Director
Ryan White
Producer
Jessica Hargrave, Ryan White
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Tripod Media
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
Vietnamese
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 11, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2021
Runtime
1h 44m
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