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Greetings, readers!
The screening schedule is finally here!
Have you already started picturing your days at BIFF? 🎬
This issue brings together all kinds of stories and updates to make your BIFF experience even more exciting—from talks and events inside the theaters to all the Festival moments unfolding beyond the screen.
There’s plenty to discover, so stay with us till the end! 🤲
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Click on each 📌 to discover more!
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Talk-to-Talk brings filmmakers and audiences together for open conversations throughout the Festival.
This year, audiences can meet a wide range of guests—from the directors and actors of Vision Korea to the cast of SNL Korea—and hear their stories firsthand. 🎬🙌
And one favorite from last year is back! 😍
After winning over audiences in its first edition, Talk-to-Talk Scene Stealers: Steal the Spotlight returns with six actors who have made their mark across film, streaming platforms, and the stage.
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First up: Kim Kukhee, Kim Jaechul, and Gong Minjeung—three powerhouse actors who bring depth to every project they take on.
And there’s more!
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Park Jiyeon, Im Seongjae, and Kim Junhan will also join the lineup, each with an impressive body of work and a distinctive presence all their own.
Catch them at the HANMAC SMOOOOOTH LOUNGE at the Busan Cinema Center! 🔥🍺
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The wait is over—the lineups for this year’s Master Class, Cine Class, and Special Talk programs are here!
With inspiring sessions and plenty of stories about cinema ahead, we can already picture BIFF buzzing with excitement. 😌🙌
1. Master Class
Step inside the cinematic worlds of internationally acclaimed filmmakers and hear firsthand about the ideas and experiences behind their work.
Here’s this year’s Master Class lineup! 😍
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▶️ NA Hong-jin, A Genre of His Own
Date & Time: Oct 8 (Thu), 11:00
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▶️ Lav DIAZ - Time and Memory
Date & Time: Oct 9 (Fri), 11:00
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▶️ Bertrand MANDICO, A Magician of Wild Cinema
Date & Time: Oct 10 (Sat), 11:00
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▶️ Rintaro, a Living Legend of Japanese Animation
Date & Time: Oct 10 (Sat), 14:00
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*Venue: Culture Hall (9F), Shinsegae Centum City
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2. Cine Class
Get closer to the stories and perspectives of filmmakers, actors, producers, and other creative voices!
Launched just last year to an enthusiastic response, Cine Class is back with another exciting lineup. 👀
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▶️ ZHANG Lu: Embracing the Unfamiliar World of The Other
Date & Time: Oct 8 (Thu), 19:00
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▶️ Seifollah SAMADIAN: 30 Years with Abbas KIAROSTAMI as His Cinematographer and Friend
Date & Time: Oct 10 (Sat), 19:00
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▶️ Women, Rewriting the Screen: A Conversation with Judith GODRÈCHE
Date & Time: Oct 11 (Sun), 17:00
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▶️ Billy ACUMEN: The Box-Office Producer’s Secret Behind The King’s Warden, The Outlaws, The Roundup Series
Date & Time: Oct 13 (Tue), 18:00
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▶️ BI Gan: On Making Strange and Beautiful Films
Date & Time: Oct 13 (Tue), 19:30
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▶️ SHIM Eun-kyung: Transcending Borders, Discovering Craft
Date & Time: Oct 14 (Wed), 19:00
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*Venue: Book Cafe Lounge, 4F, DSU-KIT Centum Campus
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3. Special Talk
If a Guest Visit is a chance to hear directly from filmmakers and cast members after a screening, Special Talk takes that conversation one step further.
This year, even more special encounters with filmmakers, actors, and guests await! <3
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▶️Mother Mary: Producer KIM Tae-ho Expands the TEO Universe from Hit Variety Shows to Film Distribution
Date & Time: Oct 7 (Wed), 19:00
Venue: Busan Cinema Center Cinematheque
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▶️ The Cinematic Life of Ann HUI, Winner of the Camellia Award
Date & Time: Oct 8 (Thu), 20:00
Venue: Busan Cinema Center Cinema 2
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▶️ Behold This Actor: AHN Sung-ki, Another History of Korean Cinema (JUNG Sung-il, Film Critic)
Date & Time: Oct 11 (Sun), 17:00
Venue: CGV Centum City 2
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With 4,000 seats, the Roof Theater will be buzzing with film lovers from day to night throughout the Festival. 👨👩👧👦
☀️ By Day
During the day, directors and actors behind some of the 31st BIFF’s most talked-about films will take the stage for Open Talks and Outdoor Stage Greetings! 🔅
Can’t make it in person? No worries—the events will also be streamed live on NAVER CHZZK, so you can tune in wherever you are. 🙌
Curious who’ll be joining us under the autumn sun?
Check out the full Open Talk & Outdoor Stage Greeting lineup below! 🫵
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🌙 By Night
Looking for the perfect way to spend an autumn night in Busan? 🍂🎬
That’s where Open Cinema comes in.
Starting October 7 (Wed), Open Cinema will light up the Roof Theater every evening for eight nights. 🌉
#From Hit Manga to Live Action
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Look Back
©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA ©2026 K2 Pictures · SHUEISHA
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk
©2026“In the Clear Moonlit Dusk”Film Partners
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#Make an Autumn Night Even Chillier #Horror
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The Spiral
©Andrea Miconi
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Inherit
©GDH 559 Co., Ltd.
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#Fun for All Ages #Animation
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#Isabelle Huppert as an Unknown Actress
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The Violinist
©Robot Playground Media / TV ON Producciones / Altri Occhi
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All About Corinne
©AvenueB - Jerome Prebois
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#Korean Cinema #Family Chaos
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#French Comedy #Autumn Vibes
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The Sorry Generation
©stonevstudio
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Just an Illusion
©2026 ADNP - TEN CINEMA - GAUMONT - TF1 FILMS PRODUCTION - QUAD+TEN
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Community BIFF is back with another packed program!
Now in its ninth edition, Community BIFF returns to Nampo-dong in Busan’s historic downtown.
Here, audiences take the lead in shaping the Festival. ✨
Kicking off with The Night Before BIFF, this year’s program has plenty in store.
Ten citizen-made films will debut, alongside outdoor screenings and stage greetings at Nampo-dong BIFF Square.
Now, let’s take a closer look at this year’s Community BIFF lineup! 👀
1️⃣ Master Talk
What better way to revisit a favorite film than with the people who brought it to life?
Master Talk turns the screening into a live, interactive commentary experience, with real-time insights and conversations along the way. 🎇
This year, Waikiki Brothers returns with YIM Soon-rye and PARK Hae-il as Yim marks 30 years since her feature debut, while RYOO Seungwan and JUNG Doo-hong revisit The City of Violence for its 20th anniversary. 🙌
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YIM Soon-rye X PARK Hae-il —
Waikiki Brothers (2001)
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RYOO Seungwan X JUNG Doo-hong —
The City of Violence (2006)
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2️⃣ Community BIFF Collection
Where cinema meets music, publishing, food, drama, new media, and more—
Community BIFF Collection spotlights creators who are reshaping contemporary culture across boundaries.
This year, the program presents 16 films—six features and ten shorts—along with a lineup of special encounters. 🎬🫶
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3️⃣ Request Cinema
A festival shaped by its audience!
This year, Request Cinema received a record-breaking 92 program proposals featuring 209 films. 🔥
With votes cast by 5,035 audience members, 18 programs were selected, bringing 26 films to the screen!
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4️⃣ The Cinephiles Strike Back
No titles. No hints. Just trust the experts and take the plunge. 😎
The Cinephiles Strike Back invites audiences to watch handpicked films with absolutely no prior information, then come together to share their own interpretations and dive into lively discussion.
Back by popular demand, this year’s program features two sessions and four surprise screenings.
And the titles? They stay under wraps until the screening begins—but the guest lineup alone is already enough to get us excited.
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🎞️ Film critic JUNG Sung-il × Literary critic SHIN Hyoung Cheol
Two leading voices come together for an in-depth conversation on the art of criticism.
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🎞️ Cinephile JUNG Sung-il × Musician CHANG Kiha
A lively exploration of life, cinema, and rock music
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5️⃣ All Day Cinema
One day, one theme, one deep dive. 🤩
All Day Cinema presents eight feature films across three themed programs—
Local & Social DAY, Science DAY, and Bechdel DAY.
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6️⃣ Happy-Go-Lucky Night
Good films, good drinks, and good company—the perfect pairing! 🥂
Happy-Go-Lucky Night features Teaching Practice: Idiot Girls and School Ghost 2, Fargo, and My Scary Girl, setting the scene for a sweet night at the movies. 🌉🌟
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Want to learn more about Community BIFF and explore the 2026 film lineup?
Visit the Community BIFF website below for more!
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Q Which Community BIFF program gives audiences the chance to take part in planning the Festival, with the final programs and films selected through audience voting?
① Community BIFF Collection
② Master Talk
③ Community Cinema
④ Request Cinema
⑤ The Cinephiles Strike Back
Q Which of the following guests is NOT participating in a Master Class at the 31st Busan International Film Festival?
① NA Hong-jin
② SHIM Eun-kyung
③ Lav DIAZ
④ Bertrand MANDICO
⑤ Rintaro
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👀 Answers to Last Issue’s BIFF Trivia
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Q This year’s Midnight Passion features a special screening where you can stay up all night enjoying animated films from around the world. What is the name of this program?
① Midnight Animation
② All-Night Animation
③ Animation Night
④ All-Night Cinema
⑤ Midnight Cartoon
② All-Night Animation: On one of Midnight Passion’s three screening nights, animated films from around the world will be shown throughout the night under the special program All-Night Animation.
Q Which section introduces acclaimed films that showcase the diverse perspectives and styles of established and emerging Asian filmmakers, offering a glimpse into the latest trends in Asian cinema?
① Icons
② Vision
③ A Window on Asian Cinema
④ A Window on European Cinema
⑤ A Gateway to Asian Cinema
③ A Window on Asian Cinema: Not a door, but a window into Asian cinema—A Window on Asian Cinema showcases the diverse styles and distinctive perspectives of established and emerging Asian filmmakers. A total of 27 films will be screened in the section this year.
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- 31st BUSAN International Film Festival -
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The 31st Busan International Film Festival Ticket Reservation
September 17 (Thu), 14:00 KST
Opening/Closing Ceremony / Open Cinema / Midnight Passion / Actors’ House / Community BIFF
September 21 (Mon), 14:00 KST
General Screenings / Master Class / Cine Class
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