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Busan International Film Festival Unveils Largest Lineup Since 2019

Organizers of the 31st Busan International Film Festival revealed a record-breaking program of over 300 films, including world premieres and galas headlined by major international stars. The event marks the festival's return to pre-pandemic scale.

1 Sept, 05:55 — 1 Sept, 09:25
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varietyMostly Factual2h ago

Isabelle Huppert, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kore-Eda Hirokazu, Fan Bingbing, Michelle Yeoh on Guest List as Busan Unveils Galas, Asian Cinema Competition

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a guest lineup headlined by Isabelle Huppert, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Fan Bingbing and Michelle Yeoh. Huppert brings her latest film, “All About Corinne,” to Busan audiences. Gyllenhaal makes her first visit to Korea with “Flesh Impact,” a project created to mark the centenary of Marilyn […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

Busan film festival unveils 315-film lineup for 31st edition

The Busan International Film Festival will screen 315 films at its 31st edition next month, organizers announced Tuesday The lineup includes 246 official selections from 59 countries — 95 of which are world premieres — making it the festival's biggest slate since 2019. This year's edition is the first since the International Federation of Film Producers Associations designated Busan as one of its 17 A-list festivals. The winner of the Busan Award for best film now also qualifies for submission t

By The Korea Herald

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

Busan Fest Unveils 14-Title Competition Section, Including World Premieres From Majid Majidi, Hirose Nanako & Yosep Anggi Noen

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) unveiled its full program today, including its Competition section; its biggest selection of films since 2019; and a stellar line-up of guests including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michelle Yeoh, Majid Majidi and Japanese anime master Rintaro.  Entering its second edition this year, the Competition section will screen 14 titles, of which 12 […]

By Liz Shackleton

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual4h ago

BIFF to open with biggest lineup of 246 films since 2019

BUSAN/SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- This year's Busan International Film Festival (...

By Lee Minji

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