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A Taiwanese film on the 1980 Lin family murders sparks backlash for lacking victim family consent, prompting apologies and pledges to engage the survivor.
A Taiwanese film about the 1980 Lin family murders, titled *Murder of the Century*, has drawn criticism for proceeding without the victims’ family’s consent.
Producers apologized after backlash over insensitive promotional events and remarks by cast members, with the film’s director facing scrutiny due to his family’s ties to Taiwan’s martial law-era military.
The production companies acknowledged the oversight, expressed regret, and pledged to engage with Lin I-hsiung, the surviving family member and democracy advocate, moving forward.
The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about ethical storytelling in sensitive historical cases.
Una película taiwanesa sobre los asesinatos de la familia Lin en 1980 provoca una reacción violenta por carecer del consentimiento de la familia de la víctima, lo que provoca disculpas y promesas de involucrar al sobreviviente.