Busan Int'l Film Festival kicks off star-studded 10-day run
BUSAN — The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) opened Tuesday for a 10-day run, bringing 316 films from 59 countries to Korea’s southeastern port city and ushering in an expanded edition with international prestige. The opening ceremony, hosted by actress Kim Min-ha, was set to take place at the Busan Cinema Center, officially kicking off Asia’s largest film festival. Following the…
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) commenced its 10-day run on Tuesday, showcasing 316 films from 59 countries in Korea's southeastern port city. The opening ceremony, led by actress Kim Min-ha, took place at the Busan Cinema Center, marking the beginning of Asia's largest film festival. Director Kim Jong-kwan's The Table: Day and Night made its world debut as the inaugural film, telling the stories of four couples visiting a cafe as the seasons shift from summer to autumn.
Established in 1996 as the nation's inaugural international film festival, BIFF has evolved into Asia's premier film event, providing a platform to discover emerging Asian directors and films. This year's edition, the largest since 2019, will span until October 15, featuring a varied selection across 31 screens in eight theaters in Busan.
A total of 93 films are debuting at the festival, with 93 films attaining their world premieres. This year, BIFF has been officially recognized as an A-list festival.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Busan Int'l Film Festival kicks off star-studded 10-day run koreatimes.co.kr
