The Korea Indonesia Film Festival (KIFF) will return with an exciting movie lineup in 2024 for its 15th edition. This time, the exciting event will present 19 films for movie lovers in three cities in Indonesia: Jakarta, Bandung, and Palembang. Check out the full lineup of movies and more about the festival!
Korea Indonesia Film Festival (KIFF) 2024
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) Indonesia, under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Indonesia and CGV Cinemas are working together again in promoting cultural diversity and strengthening ties between the two countries.
On October 22, Mr. Kim Yong Woon, the Director of the Korean Cultural Center Indonesia, at the press conference for the 2024 KIFF at CGV Grand Indonesia, conveyed:
“Since its start in 2009, the Korea Indonesia Film Festival (KIFF) has reached its 15th year. Over the years, KIFF has performed as an important bridge for the Korean and Indonesian communities to gain a better mutual understanding of cultures. This year’s festival is exceptional, as it will present Korean independent films, short films, and music performance films to film lovers in Indonesia for the first time. Among the famous films is the Indonesian version of “My Annoying Brother.”
Mr. Kim Yong Woon, the Director of the Korean Cultural Center Indonesia.
He added,
“In its 15th edition, KIFF has been made possible thanks to the support of film lovers in Indonesia and the media partners who have actively covered the festival. Further, we ask for your continued attention and coverage to support the development of the film industry in both countries and to ensure the success of this film festival.”
Mr. Kim Yong Woon, the Director of the Korean Cultural Center Indonesia.
Mr. Mark Nah, the CEO of CGV Indonesia, also stated:
“We warmly welcome the Korea Indonesia Film Festival at CGV as a bridge to strengthen relations and collaboration between Indonesia and Korea. In collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center, we hope this festival can become a forum for sustainable arts and cultural exchange and provide an enjoyable experience for the audience.”
Mr. Mark Nah, CEO of CGV Indonesia
2024 KIFF Movie Lineup
Nandra Adizeza, the festival director for KIFF 2024, shared that the team has carefully curated the 2024 KIFF movie lineup. They have also divided the films into several categories. Among them are Feel Good Movies, Breathtaking Movies, Thrilling Action Crime Movies, Special Features presented by KCCI, and Remarkable Indonesian Movies.
Produced by CJ ENM, Lifelike Pictures, and BASE Entertainment, the Indonesian version of “My Annoying Brother” will be the opening film for the 2024 KIFF. This film is an adaptation of the 2016 Korean movie of the same name, which starred Cho Jung Seok and EXO’s D.O.
The Indonesian version of “My Annoying Brother” is not merely a remake of the original version. Director Dinna Jasanti, who also attended the press conference of 2024 KIFF alongside Lala Timothy, one of the producers of the movie, and Kristo Immanuel, one of the cast members of the movie, explained that in the process of making this film, she made deep cultural adjustments. By incorporating elements that resonate with Indonesian culture, she sought to make the movie more relevant to local audiences.
Furthermore, the 2024 KIFF will feature two captivating independent short films, “Bori” and “Apres Girl,” under the Special Feature presented by the KCCI category. Both films will be screened in Indonesia for the first time. “Bori” is a heartwarming movie about an 11-year-old girl, the only family member who can hear. Meanwhile, “Apres Girl” is a captivating musical film that explores the journey of Korea’s first female film director, Park Nam Ok.
Opening Movie
- “My Annoying Brother”
Feel-Good Movies
- “Beautiful Audrey”
- “Pilot”
- “Single in Seoul”
- “Victory”
Breathtaking Movies
- “Escape”
- “Exhuma”
- “Project Silence”
Thrilling Action-Crime Movies
- “I, The Executioner”
- “The Plot”
- “The Roundup: Punishment”
- (Surprise movie)
Special Features presented by KCCI
- “Apres Girl”
- “Bori”
Remarkable Indonesian Movies.
- “Laura”
- “Laut Tengah”
- “Kang Mak”
- “Siksa Kubur”
2024 KIFF Dates, Cities, and Tickets
This year, the Korea Indonesia Film Festival will take place from October 31 to November 3 in three cities in Indonesia:
- Jakarta (CGV Grand Indonesia),
- Bandung (CGV Paris van Java), and
- Palembang (CGV Palembang Town Center).
If you are a movie lover who loves Korean and Indonesian films, you won’t want to miss a single screening of the exciting movie lineup at KIFF 2024, will you?
Starting this Friday, October 25, at 4 PM, the ticket will be available for purchase. You can get your movie tickets online via the CGV application and website at an affordable price of IDR 15,000. Alternatively, you can buy the tickets at the CGV locations mentioned above.
So, are you ready for a ticket war to catch all the thrilling movies at the 2024 KIFF? Which movies from the 2024 KIFF lineup are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments below!
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