{
  "id": 12348166,
  "title": "Busan Int'l Film Festival kicks off star-studded 10-day run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/busan-intl-film-festival-kicks-off-star-studded-10-day-run-12348166",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261006/busan-intl-film-festival-kicks-off-star-studded-10-day-run"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "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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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/astana-ai-film-festival-crowns-winners-450-000-grand-prize-goes-to",
        "published": "2026-10-06T06:42:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}