The 28th Busan International Film Festival () opened on October 4 at the Busan Cinema Center in

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of ''

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'' fame welcomed filmmakers as host of the festival, while

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acted as the moderator of the ceremony, which was broadcast live on YouTube channel and

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. Opening with South Korean film '' Because I Hate Korea'' by Jang Kun-jae, 269 films were screened, including 209 officially invited films from 69 countries and 60 community beef screenings. Jung Sung-il, South Korean film critic, director and screenwriter served as chairman of the jury for its main competition section. BIFF this year opened special program, ‘Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema’ paying attention to Indonesia with 7 feature films and 5 short films, including a series to be released on Netflix.

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, a Hong Kong star, received the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award, whereas

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posthumously received the Korean Film Achievement Award. BIFF closed on October 13 with

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and

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acting as master of ceremonies, and the Chinese film industry satire '' The Movie Emperor'' by

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, screened as closing film. The main award of the festival

New Currents New Currents is a competitive section of Busan International Film Festival's official selection. The section was introduced at the festival's inaugural edition, in 1996. It showcases the first or second feature films by up-and-coming Asian direct ...

Award was given to Bangladeshi film ''The Wrestler'' by Iqbal H. Chowdhary, which follows an eccentric old fisherman who trains rigorously in a traditional form of

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; and Japanese film '' September 1923'' by Tatsuya Mori, a historical feature marking 100 years of

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, which dramatises a massacre that followed the natural disaster.

Overview

The film registration for the festival began in March 2023 with the closing date for submission fixed for July 19, 2023. The poster for 28th edition of the festival was unveiled on August 15, 2023. Based on Shin Bong-cheol's ''To My Star'', director Choi Soon-dae, who has been working as an art director since the 2nd Busan International Film Festival planned and designed it. The poster has a motif derived from the harmonious interaction of colorful colors and forms of light passing through a rotating prism. Which brings to mind light cast on a screen through a projector lens, and the beautifully blended light on a black background brings to mind a variety of films. It also symbolizes the Busan International Film Festival, full of dazzling light energy. The line-up for Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere and On Screen strands was unveiled on August 24. In the On Screen section, this year six world premieres – five from Korea and one from Indonesia are included. It also includes ''I Am a Running Mate'', which marks the directorial debut of

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, the co-writer for

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’s ''

''. The Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere section, this year includes two Netflix's films '' Believer 2'', the sequel to '' Believer'' (2018), by Baek Jong-yul and ''Ballerina'' by Lee Chung-hyun. On August 30, the line-up of ten films each for New Currents competition along with Jiseok section were unveiled. New Currents is a section for first and second films by up-and-coming Asian filmmakers, whereas Jiseok section selects films from Asian directors with more than three feature films to their credit and honours two such directors with Jiseok awards. On September 1, 10 films for the section 'Korean Cinema Today - Vision Section' were announced. This year's selection has profound themes of life, agony, family affection, and personal introspection. On September 5, BIFF unveiled full line-up for its 2023 edition and announced

the winner of Asian Filmmaker of the Year award. The opening film of the festival was Jang Kun-jae’s '' Because I Hate Korea'' and closing film

’s Chinese film industry satire '' The Movie Emperor''. The festival has started a new award for new Asian directors and independent film creators with

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, the LG OLED New Currents Award and the LG OLED Vision Award starting this year. These awards, will go to new directors who lead Asian films and Korean independent films with outstanding originality and vision, and receive a prize of 30 million and a plaque. The eve event to wish the success of the festival was held on October 3, at the outdoor stage of BIFF Square in Jung-gu. It was attended by Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Jung-gu Office, and key guests of the festival. The event hosted by film actors and Lee Dong-gyu, had a celebratory performance by legendary diva , and singer-songwriter Juniel.

Opening and closing ceremonies

Opening ceremony of the festival was held at Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater on October 4. It was broadcast live on the official YouTube channel of the festival and

of ''

'' fame welcomed the guests at the opening ceremony, while Park Eun-bin acted as moderator. Busan Mayor Park Hyeong-jun, the Filmmaker of the Year awardee Hong Kong actor

, Japanese actress and model

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, Aina the End and Chinese star

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and South Korean actresses

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and Jeon So-nee attended the ceremony among others. The Korean Film Achievement Award went to the late actor

, and the Asian Film Actor Award went to Hong Kong actor

. The screening of films opened with the South Korean film '' Because I Hate Korea'' by Jang Kun-jae.

Closing ceremony

Closing ceremony was held at Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater on October 13, with

and

acting as master of ceremonies. After the red carpet event, awards were announced, including the

Award, Ji Seok Award, and Actor of the Year Awards. 142,432 people attended the film festival since the opening day with 82% audience share. 269 films from 70 countries were screened in 4 theaters and 25 screens, whereas 12 open talks, 11 outdoor stage greetings, 4 Actors House, 1 master class, 2 special talks, and 252 guest meetings were held during the 10 days of the festival. The festival closed with the screening of Chinese film industry satire '' The Movie Emperor'' by

Events

* Actors House: In this edition the following actors shared unknown behind-the-scenes stories and their future plans with the audience: **

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Song Joong-ki Song Joong-ki (; born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor who primarily works in television. His accolades include two Baeksang Arts Awards, one Buil Film Award and two Blue Dragon Film Awards. Since 2012, he has appeared on ''Forbe ...

Han Hyo-joo Han Hyo-joo (; born Han Ji-yeong, February 22, 1987) is a South Korean actress. She gained wide recognition with the back-to-back successes of '' Brilliant Legacy'' (2009) and ''Dong Yi'' (2010), both of which were massive hits with high viewe ...

Actors House will be held from October 5 to 7 at KNN Theater, 1st Basement Floor, KNN Tower. * Master class: On October 9,

Kazuo Hara is a Japanese documentary film director. After dropping out of university to work at a special education school, he made his 1972 debut work ''Goodbye CP'' about a group of individuals with cerebral palsy. He won the award for Best Director at ...

, the Japanese documentary film director gave a lecture about his documentary perspective and world of work and had an in-depth conversation with the audience at KNN Theater, B1 – KNN Tower, Busan. * Open Talk and Outdoor stage greetings: The open talk and outdoor stage greetings were held from October 5 to 7, on the BIFF X GENESIS outdoor stage. An audience participation program for all visitors to the festival, it was broadcast live online through Naver. * Hand printing: Hand printing event was attended by

, winner of the 2023 Asian Film Maker of the Year Award. The event was held on October 5, after the open talk. * Special talk: On October 10, after the screening of 2023 Japanese drama film '' Evil Does Not Exist'', written and directed by

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, a special talk was held at Busan Cinema Center, Middle Theater. *

2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards The 2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards (), presented by Ministry of Science and ICT and Busan Metropolitan City, took place on October 8, 2023, at BIFF Theater, Busan Cinema Center, Busan, South Korea. The awards ceremony was organi ...

: The awards ceremony to recognise the achievements of excellent content made for TV, OTT, and online across Asia, took place on October 8, 2023, at BIFF Theater, Busan Cinema Center, Busan, South Korea.

Jury

New Currents Award

* Jung Sung-il, South Korean film critic, director and screenwriter, (Chairman of jury) * Ava Cahen, French journalist, Cannes Film Festival Critics' Week Executive Committee Chairman *

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, Indonesian film director, producer, and screenwriter *

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, American film producer *

Han Jun-hee Han Jun-hee (; born 1985) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Han wrote and directed the neo-noir crime thriller '' Coin Locker Girl'' (2015). Filmography Film Television Awards *2016 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards The B ...

, South Korean film director and screenwriter

Kim Jiseok Award

* Martin Thérouanne, executive director of the

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, Japanese director and screenwriter *

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, South Korean film director and screenwriter

BIFF Mecenat Award

, Japanese documentary film director * Kyung-soon, South Korean documentary films director * Anke Rebeke, German film critic

Sonje Award

* Jang Kun-jae, South Korean film director, screenwriter and cinematographer * Wei Shujun, Chinese screenwriter and filmmaker * Bianca Balbuen, Filipino producer, and managing director of Anima, a studio affiliated with Chroma Entertainment

Lee Chun-yeon Film Impression Award

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South Korean film director. * Shim Jae-myeong, South Korean film producer, film planner, film marketer (CEO of Myung Film) *

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, South Korean actor, film director and screenwriter * Jeong Han-seok, Busan International Film Festival programmer.

KBS Independent Film Awards

* Kim Cho-hee, South Korean director * Lee Jin-sook, South Korean producer * Joo Seong-cheol, South Korean film critic

CGK Cinematography Award

* Lee Seon-yeong, South Korean cinematographer * Yoon Ji-woon, South Korean cinematographer * Lee Doo-man, South Korean cinematographer

Critic B Award

* Moon Hyung-seok, South Korean film critic * Kim Pil-nam, South Korean film critic * Koo Hyung-Jun, South Korean film critic, editor-in-chief of OTT criticism magazine BeOTT

FIPRESCI Award

* Gulbara Tolomushova, Kyrgyzstani film critic, film historian, TV director and TV Presenter.. * Sebastian Lindvall, Swedish curator and film critic * Kim Hye-shin, South Korean film critic

NETPAC Award

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, American film critic, journalist, translator, and author * Song Eunji, South Korean programmer * , Japanese film critic, director, screenwriter

LG OLED Vision Award

* Park In-je, South Korean director * Jang Young-yeop, South Korean film reporter * Hong Eun-mi, South Korean critic

Korean Film Directors Association Plus M Award Judge

* Park Yong-ji, a South Korean director * Inan, South Korean director * Lee Su-yeon, South Korean director

Actor of the Year Award

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, South Korean actor * Han Yeri, South Korean actress

Program sections

The festival has following sections: * Gala Presentation *

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* Jiseok * A Window on Asian Cinema * Korean Cinema Today - Panorama * Korean Cinema Today Vision Section * Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere *

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* Open Cinema * Midnight Passion * On Screen * Special Program in Focus ** Indonesian Cinema Renaissance ** The True Colors of Chow Yun-Fat's Heroes ** Korean American Special Exhibition: Korean Diaspora ** Special Screening

Opening and closing films

Source:

Gala Presentation

Icons

New Currents

The selected titles are eligible for multiple awards, including the New Currents Award, the FIPRESCI Award, the NETPAC Award, and the KB New Currents Audience Award. :Highlighted title indicates award winner

Jiseok

This section selected films from Asian directors with a portfolio of more than three feature films, and from the line-up of ten films, two were honored with Jiseok awards. :Highlighted title indicates award winner

A Window on Asian Cinema

Korean Cinema Today - Panorama

Korean Cinema Today - Vision Section

This year 10 films were showcased as world premiere.

Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere

World Cinema

Flash Forward

A competition among non-Asian filmmakers’ first or second features that take an innovative and original approach to cinema. The winner is decided by the audience and awarded the Flash Forward Award.

Wide Angle

Korean Short Film Competition

:Highlighted title indicates award winner

Asian Short Film Competition

:Highlighted title indicates award winner

Documentary Competition

:Highlighted title indicates award winner

Documentary Showcase

'' Dear Jinri'' capturing the late K-pop star

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’s final interview is included in this year's selection.

Open Cinema

A collection of new films, screened at the hallmark outdoor theater.

Midnight Passion

A collection of thrillers, horror and action films.

On Screen

In this section 5 Korean and 1 Indonesian works will be released for the first time in the world.

Special program in focus

Indonesian Cinema Renaissance

The festival screened the works of notable female directors

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and

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, horror director

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, directors

and Yosep Anggi Noen and the works of noteworthy new directors.

The True Colors of Chow Yun-Fat's Heroes

Korean American Special Exhibition: Korean Diaspora

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, director

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and director

Justin Chon Justin Jitae Chon (born May 29, 1981) is a South Korean-American actor and filmmaker. He has directed three films, Gook (film), ''Gook'' (2017), ''Ms. Purple'' (2019), and ''Blue Bayou (film), Blue Bayou'' (2021). He is also known for portrayin ...

attended the festival.

Special Screening

This year to commemorate the late actor

, who died in 2023, a special screening of her masterpieces were held. In addition, '' Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus'', which contains performance scenes of the late

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, who died in March, were also screened.

Awards and winners

Award: ** ''The Wrestler'' by Iqbal Chowdhury, Bangladesh ** '' September 1923'' by Tatsuya Mori, Japan * KIM Jiseok Award: ** ''

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'' by

Prasanna Vithanage Udaya Prasanna Vithanage () (born 14 March 1962) is a Sri Lankan filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmmakers in South Asia. He is known for thought-provoking films that often deals with social, polit ...

, Sri Lankan-Indian co-production ** ''Bride Abduction'' by Mirlan Abdikhalikov, Kyrgyzstan * Sonje Award: ** ''Mydear'' by Jeon Do-hee and Kim So-hee, South Korea ** ''21 weeks later'' by Nasreen Mohammadpur, Iran * BIFF Mecenat Award ** ''Republic'' by Jin Jiang, Singapore, China ** ''The Voices of the Silenced'' by Park Ma-ui, Park Soo-nam, South Korea, Japan * Actors of the Year: ** Jang Seong-beom, ''Work to Do'', Actor, South Korea **

Oh Min-ae Oh Min-ae is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Mr. Sunshine'', '' My Liberation Notes'', '' The Penthouse: War in Life'' and '' Blind''. She also appeared in movies '' The Running Actress'', ''Memento Mori ...

, ''Concerning My Daughter'', Actress, South Korea * KB New Currents Audience Award: ** ''Heritage'' by Lee Jong-soo, South Korea * Flash Forward Audience Award: ** ''The Dreamer'' by Anaïs Tellenne, France * FIPRESCI Award: ** ''That Summer Lie'' by Sohn Hyun-lok * NETPAC Award: ** ''Solids by the Sea'' by Patiparn Buntharik * LG OLED New Currents Award: ** ''Solids by the Sea by Patiparn Buntharik * LG OLED Vision Award: ** ''The Berefts'' by Jung Beom, Heo Jang * DGK Plus M Award (joint winners): ** ''Work to Do'' by Park Hong-joon ** ''Isle of Snakes'' by Kim Yoo-min * CGV Award: ** ''Concerning My Daughter by Lee Mi-rang * KBS Independent Film Award: ** ''House of the Seasons'' by Oh Jung-min * CGK Award: ** ''House of the Seasons'', Lee Jin-keun, Cinematographer * Critic b Award: ** ''Last Summer'' by Choi Seung-woo * Aurora Media Award (joint winners): ** ''House of the Seasons'' by Oh Jung-min ** ''FAQ'' by Kim Da-min * Watcha Short Award (joint winners): ** ''Mydear'' by Jeon Do-hee and Kim So-hee ** ''Karma'' by Choi Soo-hyuk * Citizen Critics’ Award: ** ''The Berefts'' by Jung Beom, Heo Jang * Busan Cinephile Award: ** ''Yellow Door: ′90s Lo-fi Film Club'' by Lee Hyuk-rae * The Choon-yun Award ** Kim Ji-yeon, producer, South Korea

Notes

References

External links

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