{
  "id": 12322978,
  "title": "Busan Int'l Film Festival kicks off for star-studded 10-day run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/busan-intl-film-festival-kicks-off-for-star-studded-10-day-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261006/busan-intl-film-festival-kicks-off-for-star-studded-10-day-run"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) commenced on Tuesday, embarking on a 10-day journey through Korea's southeastern metropolis. The festival, which will showcase 316 films from 59 countries, is an expanded edition boasting international prestige. The opening ceremony, presided over by actress Kim Min-ha, was scheduled to take place at the Busan Cinema Center, formally inaugurating Asia's largest film festival.\n\nKim Jong-kwan's film, The Table: Day and Night, was set to make its world premiere as the inaugural movie. The film delves into the intertwined lives of four couples who converge at a cafe during the shift from summer to autumn. Established in 1996 as Korea's inaugural international film festival, BIFF has evolved into Asia's premier film event, providing a platform for the discovery of fresh Asian directors and films.\n\nThis year's BIFF marks its largest scale since 2019, running until October 15. The festival will occupy 31 screens across eight theaters in Busan, presenting a diverse lineup that includes 93 world premieres. The festival has received formal recognition as an A-list event.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/busan-film-fest-kicks-off-with-a-list-status-for-1st-time",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:00:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/busan-film-fest-kicks-off-with-a-list-status-for-1st-time-12240441",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:17:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}