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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.
- Movie News
- Oct 6, 2024 11:01 pm
- By
Soomee Park
‘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.
- Movie News
- Oct 4, 2024 9:52 am
- By
Soomee Park
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.'
- Movie News
- Sep 3, 2024 4:58 pm
- By
Nicole Fell
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.
- Movie News
- Sep 3, 2024 8:43 am
- By
Soomee Park
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.
- Movie News
- Aug 4, 2024 10:31 pm
- By
Patrick Brzeski
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.
- Movie News
- Oct 10, 2023 10:55 pm
- By
Soomee Park
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.
- Movie Features
- Oct 2, 2023 11:30 am
- By
Mathew Scott
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.
- Movie Features
- Jun 15, 2023 11:42 pm
- By
Patrick Brzeski, Soomee Park
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.
- Business News
- Oct 13, 2022 1:45 am
- By
Soomee Park
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.
- Movie News
- Oct 11, 2022 1:09 am
- By
Soomee Park
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.
- Business News
- Oct 9, 2022 7:41 pm
- By
Soomee Park
‘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.
- Movie Videos
- Oct 6, 2022 6:52 pm
- By
Patrick Brzeski