Assassination (1927 film)

Assassination is a 1927 Japanese silent film directed by Shogoro Ushihara. The film depicts events surrounding the assassination of Ito Hirobumi, a prominent figure in the Meiji Restoration and the first Prime Minister of Japan, by Korean independence activist An Jung-geun in 1909. It is considered a historical drama, though perspectives on its historical accuracy may vary. The film falls within the silent film era of Japanese cinema, and its themes touch on nationalism, political intrigue, and the complexities of Japanese-Korean relations in the early 20th century. Ushihara, a noted director of the period, often explored themes of social commentary and melodrama in his works. Availability of the full film today is uncertain; its preservation status is unclear.