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True crime meets global spy thriller in this gripping account of the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, the half brother of the North Korean leader. The film follows the trial of the two female assassins, probing the question: were the women trained killers or innocent pawns of North Korea?
This documentary investigates the shocking 2017 assassination of Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The film delves into the intricate details of the assassination, examining the two women accused of carrying out the attack and the wider geopolitical implications.
Assassins was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its gripping narrative, meticulous investigation, and chilling portrayal of a state-sponsored assassination. Critics lauded its ability to piece together a complex and dangerous story, highlighting the bravery of those involved in exposing the truth.
A meticulously researched and compelling true-crime documentary.
Effectively unravels a complex and politically charged assassination.
Raises profound questions about state power and individual courage.
Google audience: Viewers praised the documentary for its thorough investigation, engaging storytelling, and the shocking nature of the events it depicts. Many found it to be a gripping and eye-opening look into international intrigue and political violence.
Nominated for a Critics' Choice Documentary Award for Best Political Documentary.
The film features interviews with the two young women accused of the assassination, Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong, who claim they were tricked into believing they were participating in a prank show.
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Whether or not there is justice come the end of the documentary - you'll have to wait and see. I greatly benefited by going into this film completely cold, but at the end of the day, this is a story that happened not so long ago, and most p...