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BIFF's Gala Presentation honors works from Asia and Europe's finest filmmakers

The films of BIFF’s Gala Presentation are selected by the BIFF organizers every year to introduce the most noteworthy works to watch out for during the festival.

2024-10-08

BIFF awards Ryu Seong-hie first-ever Camellia Award for contribution to women in film

The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) honored Ryu Seong-hie as the inaugural recipient of the Camellia Award, celebrating filmmakers and industry professionals who have played a vital role in elevating the status of women in the field.

2024-10-08

'The Last of the Sea Women' director praises documentary's 'haenyeo heroines' at BIFF

Director Sue Kim's new documentary “The Last of the Sea Women” brings to light the untold stories of these women whom she once imagined as a “secret underwater girl gang.”

2024-10-05

BIFF's Netflix-produced opener 'Uprising' expands event's reach to mainstream audiences

The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off with a bold choice, selecting Netflix film “Uprising” as its opening feature.

2024-10-03

Busan International Film Festival opens with solemn tribute to 'Parasite' star Lee Sun-kyun

A sudden chill filled the air as audience members shed tears at the opening of the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which also held a heartfelt tribute to the late “Parasite” (2019) actor Lee Sun-kyun.

2024-10-03

Park Bo-young, Sul Kyung-gu, more actors to participate at BIFF meet and greet event

Actors Park Bo-young, Sul Kyung-gu, Hwang Jung-min and Chun Woo-hee will participate at the special meet and greet event set aside for this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), organizers said Tuesday.

2024-09-10

Actors Park Bo-young, Ahn Jae-hong to host BIFF opening ceremony

Actor Park Bo-young and Ahn Jae-hong will host the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) opening ceremony, the festival organizer said Friday.

2024-09-06

16th DMZ Docs festival to focus on solidarity in times of hardship

The 16th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival will be held in thaters around Gyeonggi from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 with a focus on solidary in times of conflict.

2024-09-06

BIFF lineup opts for more mainstream appeal with Netflix film, BTS documentary

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is making a determined comeback this year, seeking to recapture its former glory after last year's challenges through a lineup that has a more mainstream appeal.

2024-09-04

Children's film festival director criticizes gov't as funding slashed for this year's event

Lee Hyun-jung, the newly appointed director of the Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival (BIKY), expressed concern over the decision to drop funding for this year's festival.

2024-07-29