Award Winners

The 30th Busan International Film FestivalBangladesh July Memorial Prize

The Bangladesh July Memorial Prize is sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh. It recognizes an Asian independent film in the Vision section that explores themes such as social justice, civil liberties, freedom of expression, and the fight against inequality and injustice. The award is established in honor of the spirit of the July 2024 Popular Mass Uprising in Bangladesh.

Kurak

Erke DZHUMAKMATOVA, Emil ATAGELDIEV Kyrgyzstan / Switzerland / Serbia / France / Luxembourg / Netherlands / Italy

Jury Comment This film confronts the reality faced by women in contemporary Kyrgyz society and amplifies their voices as they struggle to preserve their lives against structures of violence and oppression. Moving from news footage of protests to the intimate stories of two young women, it makes human rights not just a theme but an urgent lived reality. With depth and artistic sensitivity, we are proud to honor this remarkable work tonight.

BNK부산은행
제네시스
한국수력원자력㈜
뉴트리라이트
두산에너빌리티
OB맥주 (한맥)
네이버
파라다이스 호텔 부산
한국거래소
드비치골프클럽 주식회사
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Busan Metropolitan City
Korean Film Council
BUSAN CINEMA CENTER