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Busan: Kiyoshi Kurosawa On Why His New Film ‘Cloud’ Is Not the Typical Action Movie

The Japanese filmmaker explained how his film could be seen as a dark reflection of modern-day Japan after its economy collapsed.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa on the set of 'Cloud'

‘Bugonia’: How Ari Aster, ‘Succession’ Writer Will Tracy and Yorgos Lanthimos Came Together to Remake a Korean Sci-Fi Classic

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in the English-language remake of Jang Joon-hwan's 'Save The Green Planet' from 'Parasite' producers CJ Entertainment.

Emma Stone, Yorgos Lanthimos and Jesse Plemons in Cannes

BTS Leader’s Doc ‘RM: Right People, Wrong Place’ to Premiere at Busan Film Festival

The documentary film will follow the making of the 29-year-old's second solo album, 'Right Place, Wrong Person.'

RM of boy band BTS

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Busan International Film Festival to Kick Off With Netflix War Epic ‘Uprising’

The 29th edition of the fest will showcase 279 films, including 13 international premieres and 86 world premieres.

Uprising

Busan International Film Festival Adds Documentary Audience Award

"By bringing the audience closer to documentary films, this award hopes to promote and popularize documentary filmmaking and further support Korean and Asian filmmakers," the festival says.

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Busan: Korean Film Legends Kim Ji-woon, Song Kang-ho Discuss ‘Cobweb’ and the Essence of Cinema

The relentlessly exploratory director and Korea's top leading man participated in a talk event in Busan after a screening of the metafictional period drama 'Cobweb,' their fifth film together.

Song Kang-ho

The Korean Wave Comes Full Circle at the Busan Film Fest

After a year of scandal and budget cuts, BIFF aims to get back on track with a buzzy lineup, star power and nods to Korean American filmmakers.

'Past Lives' star Teo Yoo (right, with Greta Lee) will be on hand in Busan to discuss the film thanks to a waiver from SAG-AFTRA that allows him to promote it during the actors strike.

Busan Film Fest Insiders Push for Generational Change Amid Sexual Misconduct, Cronyism Allegations

As Asia's leading film event remains engulfed by scandals, staffers speak of a culture of inappropriate behavior by the festival's older, male leadership.

Busan Film Festival

Busan’s Asian Film Content Market Wraps Up Amid Optimism and Post-Pandemic Concerns

The number of market participants at the leading Asian industry event rose 20 percent this year compared to 2019, suggesting a healthy comeback.

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Busan: Classic Korean Film ‘Nakdong River’ — Previously Feared Lost — Is Rediscovered and Restored

One of just a few films shot during the Korean War, the movie was recently discovered by researchers in a storeroom of the Korean Film Archive.

'Nakdong River'

Busan: Korean Content Veterans Discuss Their Industry’s Stunning Global Growth

Executives from Netflix Korea, TVing and Anthology Studio were joined by Park Chan-wook's writing partner Chung Seo-kyung to debate the forces shaping Korean entertainment's future trajectory.

Busan Forum

‘The Winter Within’ Trailer: Family Drama Set Amidst the Militarism, Somber Quietude of Kashmir (Exclusive)

Writer-director Aamir Bashir's second feature makes its world premiere in competition at the Busan International Film Festival this weekend.

'The Winter Within'

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