The highly anticipated 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in 2024 is just around the corner. This annual event promises a dazzling showcase of exceptional films and dramas. Discover the outstanding Korean movies and dramas that will capture your heart at the prestigious event.
The 29th Busan International Film Festival 2024: Korean Films and Dramas
The 2024 Busan Film Festival is set to kick off with a grand opening ceremony that will take place on October 2 at 7 p.m. KST at the Busan Cinema Center. This exciting event will unfold over ten thrilling days, ending on October 11.
This year, the talented actors Park Bo Young and Ahn Jae Hong will grace the stage as hosts for the exciting opening ceremony. Meanwhile, the dynamic duo of Choi Sooyoung and Gong Myung will host the closing ceremony.
Without further ado, here are Korean films and dramas that will be screened at the prestigious event Busan International Film Festival this year:
Opening Film at 2024 BIFF
The new Korean historical film “Uprising” will make its world premiere as the opening film at the 2024 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
2024 BIFF Special Program – In Memory of Lee Sun Kyun
The 29th Busan International Film Festival will feature a heartfelt program dedicated to the beloved late actor Lee Sun Kyun. In addition, the program will include a talk that pays tribute to his remarkable talent. Furthermore, the late actor Lee Sun Kyun has been honored as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Korea Cinema Award.
The Korea Cinema Award is presented to a film professional who has significantly elevated the status of Korean cinema and recognizes those who have contributed to its growth worldwide. This award celebrates Lee Sun Kyun, who has captivated both domestic and international film fans with his diverse performances. In addition, the award ceremony will take place during the opening ceremony.
The late actor Lee Sun Kyun’s most notable films that will be screened at Busan International Film Festival 2024 are:
- “Paju” (2009)
- “Our Sunhi” (2013)
- “A Hard Day” (2014)
- “My Mister” (2018)
- “Parasite” (2019)
“Land of Happiness” (2024)
Korean Cinema Today
Special Premiere
- “A Girl with Closed Eyes”
- A Normal Family”
- “Bogota: City of the Lost”
- “Dirty Money”
- “Hear Me: Our Summer”
Panorama
- “12.12: The Day”
- “Method Acting”
- “Revolver”
- “Somebody”
- “The Killers”
- “You Are the Apple of My Eye”
Vision
- “Fragment”
- “Humming”
- “Inserts”
- “Journey to Face Them”
- Kike Will Hit a Home Run”
- “Merely Known as Something Else”
- “Red Nails”
- “Spring Night”
- “Tango at Dawn”
- “The Face of Hwanhee”
- “The Final Semester”
- “The Waves of Winter”
On Screen
- “Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard”
- “Gangnam B-Side”
Midnight Passion
- Ghost Train
Open Cinema
- “RM: Right People, Wrong Place”
Icons
Jiseok
- “I Am Love”
Special Screening
- “Walking in the Movies”
New Currents
- “The Land of Morning Calm”
- “Waterdrop”
For more information on Korean films in competition and the complete screening schedule, you can visit BIFF official website.
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