BUSAN International Film Festival

31st BUSAN International Film Festival

In-Depth Talks with Filmmakers
Open Talk

Oct 7 (Wed) - Oct 13 (Tue)

BIFF Everywhere

Here, There,
2026 BIFF Everywhere!

Oct 3 (Sat) - Oct 15 (Thu)

Community BIFF

Made by Audience!
2026 Community BIFF

Oct 8 (Thu) - Oct 11 (Sun)

Forum BIFF

Possibilities of Contemporary Cinema
2026 FORUM BIFF

Oct 8 (Thu) - Oct 11 (Sun)

Indonesia/Japan 2026 96min

31st BUSAN International Film Festival

BIFF 2026
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Competition

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Uzbekistan 2026 87min

World Premiere

The Sea Speaks His Name

Yosep Anggi NOEN

Indonesia 2026 133min

International Premiere

The First Taste of Loneliness

GU You

China 2026 135min

2026 Official Selections

WHAT'S ON

BIFF Events

Master Class: NA Hong-jin, A Genre of His Own

Master Class: The Cinematic Visions of Alfonso CUARÓN

Busan Cinema Center Cinema 1

Actors’ House: KIM Goeun

Oct 7 (Wed) ~ Oct 13 (Tue)

OPEN TALK

Open Talk

Busan Cinema Center Roof Theater

Actors’ House: KIM Minha

Special Talk: The Cinematic Life of Ann Hui, Winner of the Camellia Award

SPECIAL EVENT

Busan Cinema Center Cinema 2

Master Class: Lav DIAZ - Time and Memory

Oct 9 (Fri)

Actors’ House: RYU Seung-ryong

Oct 9 (Fri)

Oct 7 (Wed) ~ Oct 11 (Sun)

OUTDOOR STAGE GREETING

Outdoor Stage Greeting

Busan Cinema Center Roof Theater

Actors’ House: JU Jihoon

10.09 (Fri)

Master Class: Bertrand MANDICO, A Magician of Wild Cinema

Oct 10 (Sat)

Master Class: Rintaro, a Living Legend of Japanese Animation

Oct 10 (Sat)

Actors’ House: SHIN Mina

Oct 10 (Sat)

Oct 7 (Wed) ~ Oct 12 (Mon)

SPECIAL TALK

Special Talk

Varies by Event

Talk-to-Talk-Scene Stealer: Actor KIM Kukhee

Oct 12 (Mon)

Talk-to-Talk-Scene Stealer: Actor KIM Jaechul

Oct 12 (Mon)

Talk-to-Talk-Scene Stealer: Actor GONG Minjeung

Oct 13 (Tue)

Talk-to-Talk-Scene Stealer: Actor PARK Jiyeon

Oct 13 (Tue)

Oct 8 (Thu) ~ Oct 14 (Wed)

CINE CLASS

Cine Class

Varies by Event

Talk-to-Talk-Scene Stealer: Actor IM Seongjae

Oct 14 (Wed)

Talk-to-Talk-Scene Stealer: Actor KIM Junhan

Oct 14 (Wed)

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2026 The Kinder Programmer - Jung Hanseok

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Park Karen

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Jung Mi

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Seo Seunghee

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Kang Sowon

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Park Sungho

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Park Sunyoung

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Jeong Jihye

Audience & Critics

BIFF Story

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The Kinder Programmer

Karen PARK Deputy Director

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - Karen PARK

The ocean of cinema brings a fresh wave of films every year. This edition of The Kinder Programmer covers a rich spectrum of cinema—ranging from highly anticipated works by visionary directors to star-studded casts, nuanced picks for cinephiles, and hidden gems that exceed all expectations.

2026/09/15

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - KANG Sowon

This year’s lineup features an extraordinary selection of films about artists. Not intended at all, just a total coincidence.

KANG Sowon Programmer

2026/09/18

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - JEONG Jihye

The Table: Day and Night - Kim Jong-kwan The crowning work of Kim Jong-kwan, who has continually experimented with and expanded his unique cinematic form, style, sensibility, and vision through films like Worst Woman (2016), The Table (2016), and Josée (2020). The ensemble featuring Kim Min-ha, Joo

JEONG Jihye Programmer

PARK Sun Young Programmer

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - PARK Sunyoung

It seems that summer, with its relentless heat, is finally drawing to a close. Today, Busan was under a strong wind advisory. And as the night air on my way home from work gradually begins to feel a little cooler, I can really feel that the festival is just around the corner. Around this time ev

JUNG Hanseok Festival Director

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - JUNG Hanseok

Launched in 2025, BIFF’s Competition section celebrates its second year. Building on the strong interest and achievements of its inaugural year, this year’s submissions showed a remarkable rise in both quality and breadth, resulting in a deeper and more accomplished lineup. We are thrilled to presen

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - SEO Seunghee

Dear audiences, welcome to Busan! I am truly delighted to share with you once again a rich and captivating selection of new films from Europe.

SEO Seunghee Programmer

2026/09/18

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - JUNG Mi

This year marks the ninth edition of Community BIFF and the sixth edition of BIFF Everywhere.

JUNG Mi Programmer

2026/10/04

[BIFF 2026] The Kinder Programmer - PARK Sungho

©Silex Films In Waves - Nguyen Phuong Mai Wistful memories of first love 9 Temples to Heaven - Sompot Chidgasornpongse Grandmother’s last wish is... ©Simone D′Arcangelo La Perra - Dominga Sotomayor Dogs make everything better!

PARK Sungho Programmer