Busan International Film Festival

31st Busan International Film Festival

Special Program in Focus :
‘Those Beautiful Years, AHN Sung-ki’

The Finale of the Tribute in Busan

31st Busan International Film Festival

'Korean Cinema Award'
at the 31st BIFF

Awarded to KIM Dong-Ho, Former Chairperson of BIFF!

31st Busan International Film Festival

'The Asian Filmmaker of the Year'
at the 31st BIFF

Awarded to Globally Acclaimed Actress Michelle YEOH!

31st Busan International Film Festival

‘2026 Camellia Award’
with CHANEL

Awarded to Asian Cinema Master Ann HUI!

The First Taste of Loneliness

News & Notices

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2026 Official Selections

Opening Film

Opening Film The Table: Day and Night

Competition

Competition section features 14 films from Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia, showcasing the current landscape of Asian cinema and exploring new possibilities of cinematic language.

Films

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The Day After Sunday

Shaving

Between Two Lovers

The Sea Speaks His Name

To Be Ordinary

Gala Presentation

Gala Presentation features a carefully curated selection of globally acclaimed films, presenting five works with attendance by their directors and casts.

Films

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Dora

Look Back

All About Corinne

It′s My Time

PARADISE LOST

A Girl′s Story

Icons

Icons presents 35 films by contemporary masters of world cinema. This year’s lineup highlights the distinctive aesthetics and narratives shaping today’s global cinema landscape.

Films

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Back to Buenos Aires

Orange-Flavoured Wedding

Bitter Christmas

Fjord

Vision

Dedicated to discovering and supporting independent cinema from Asia and Korea, the Vision section is divided into Vision – Asia and Vision – Korea, showcasing fresh voices and bold perspectives. This year, the section presents 12 independent film each from Asia and Korea.

Films

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BALER

Slumber

Some Detective

Things I Left at the Theater

The Birds

FULL MOON

Beyond Love′s Horizon

Zogsool

Bua

After the Song

A Window on Asian Cinema

A Window on Asian Cinema showcases notable works by both established Asian filmmakers and emerging talents, reflecting a diverse range of perspectives and styles.

Films

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Head to Head

Spirit Guardians: The Last Secret Of The First Emperor

Will You Still Be My Friend

Birds on Ice

Korean Cinema Today

Korean Cinema Today is divided into two subsections: Special Premiere and Panorama. Special Premiere showcases premieres of recent and representative works from contemporary mainstream Korean cinema, recognized for their public appeal and significance.

Films

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Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng

The World Before

Final Interview

The Sorry Generation

HOPE

World Cinema

World Cinema presents a panorama of contemporary global filmmaking, extending beyond Asia. This section showcases the latest works by established filmmakers and promising new directors, featuring award-winning titles from leading international film festivals.

Films

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Deep Blue

Goodbye Cruel World

I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming

Queen at Sea

Flash Forward

Flash Forward introduces the first or second feature films by emerging non-Asian directors who present original and distinctive cinematic visions. This section also presents the Flash Forward Audience Award, determined by audience votes.

Films

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Sad Girlz

Oasis

Titanic Ocean

A Man of His Time

Black Church Bay

Bedford Park

La Bola Negra

What Belongs to Others

Föa - Once Upon A Future

Eklipse

Wide Angle

Wide Angle presents a curated selection of short films and documentaries that expand cinematic horizons with distinctive perspectives.

Films

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The Things That Vanish

Beneath the Barren

Revolving Lanterns

TOE′S

Gabin

The Distant Home

On the Road with Abbas Kiarostami

Can I Talk to You?

Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava

Salt Electric

Open Cinema

Open Cinema presents internationally acclaimed works that unite artistic merit with widespread appeal, inviting audiences to enjoy them together at the Roof Theater of the Busan Cinema Center.

Films

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Look Back

The Violinist

The Sorry Generation

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk

Just an Illusion

All About Corinne

The Spiral

Inherit

Midnight Passion

This section introduces nine films in total, three titles per night, over three nights from Thursday to Saturday.

Films

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Welcome to Dolly′s House

The Chain of Roses

The Scar-Faced Cat: Way of Asura

Jim Queen

L’Autre

On Screen

On Screen introduces this year’s most anticipated drama series that reflect the expanding scope and value of cinema.

Films

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The Remarried Empress

The Blue Road

Dead-End Job

Special Program in Focus

This Special Program in Focus commemorates Ahn Sung-ki, a towering figure in Korean film history. The selection is centered on the list of representative works chosen by the actor himself when BIFF proposed the retrospective during his lifetime. (Co-hosted with the Korean Film Archive (KOFA))

Films

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Phoenix 2772（Space Firebird）

We Are Aliens

Angel′s Egg

The King and the Mockingbird

A Fine, Windy Day

Sandiwara

Reign of Assassins

Prominent figures from Korea and the international film and cultural industries each select a film they cherish and engage in conversations with the audience.

Films

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M (4K Remastering)

Three Colours: Blue

Mad Max

WHAT'S ON

Special Events

Actors’ House: LEE Minho

Oct 7 (Wed)

Actors’ House: KIM Goeun

Oct 8 (Thu)

Actors’ House: KIM Minha

Oct 8 (Thu)

Actors’ House: RYU Seung-ryong

Oct 9 (Fri)

Actors’ House: JU Jihoon

10.09 (Fri)

Actors’ House: SHIN Mina

Oct 9 (Sat)

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Media

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2026 The Kinder Programmer - Jung Mi

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Park Karen

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

2026 The Kinder Programmer - Jung Hanseok

Audience & Critics

Biff Story

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The Kinder 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 - 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.

Karen PARK Programmer

2026/09/15

[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

[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