Selection List
Opening Film
Competition The newly launched Competition section features 14 films from Korea, Japan, China, Iran, Tajikistan, Taiwan and Sri Lanka, presenting the current landscape of Asian cinema and exploring new possibilities of cinematic language.
Gala Presentation The Gala Presentation section features a carefully curated selection of globally acclaimed films, presenting four works with attendance by their directors and casts.
Icons Icons presents 33 films by contemporary masters of world cinema. Expanded by 16 titles from last year, this year’s lineup highlights the distinctive aesthetics and narratives shaping today’s global cinema landscape.
Vision - Asia Having long played a pivotal role in discovering and supporting Korean independent cinema, the Korean Cinema Today – Vision section has been reestablished as an independent Vision section, expanding its scope to Asia with the newly introduced Vision – Asia and Vision – Korea.
Vision - Korea Having long played a pivotal role in discovering and supporting Korean independent cinema, the Korean Cinema Today – Vision section has been reestablished as an independent Vision section, expanding its scope to Asia with the newly introduced Vision – Asia and Vision – Korea.
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.
Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere A showcase of exclusive premieres featuring Korea's latest and most anticipated Korean commercial releases, films that capture special popular appeal and significance.
Korean Cinema Today - Panorama An introduction to an array of the most significant and popular Korean films of the year, from commercial blockbusters to arthouse gems.
World Cinema A panoramic view of the year in global cinema, featuring new works from established directors and emerging talents outside Asia and award-winning films from prestigious international festivals.
Flash Forward A platform for innovative and original first and second features by emerging non-Asian filmmakers. The winner of the Flash Forward Audience Award is selected by the audience.
Wide Angle - Korean Short Film Competition A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentaries that expand cinematic horizons through bold, distinctive perspectives.
Wide Angle - Asian Short Film Competition A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentaries that expand cinematic horizons through bold, distinctive perspectives.
Wide Angle - Documentary Competition A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentaries that expand cinematic horizons through bold, distinctive perspectives.
Wide Angle - Documentary Showcase A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentaries that expand cinematic horizons through bold, distinctive perspectives.
Open Cinema Experience acclaimed new releases and international sensations that blend artistic excellence with broad appeal, screened under the stars at Busan's hallmark outdoor theater.
Midnight Passion A selection of genre films—from horror and thriller to action and sci-fi—that are certain to keep devoted fans awake throughout the night.
On Screen An exploration of cinema's expanding horizons through screenings of the year's most anticipated drama series.
Special Program in Focus - Defining Moments of Asian Cinema This marks the third edition of ‘Asian Cinema 100’, a program that reflects on the legacy of Asian cinema and its historical significance. Ten titles from the list will be screened, introduced by their directors and actors as they revisit and share insights into their notable works. (Co-organized by: Pusan National University Film Institute, Korean Film Archive)
Special Program in Focus - Marco Bellocchio, the filmmaker who never stopped raising his fist Marco Bellocchio, one of the most distinguished directors of our time and the last great master of Italian cinema, has built a distinctive cinematic language over the past six decades through works that confront power and social injustice. The eight masterpieces presented in this Special Program in Focus all depict characters who challenge the status quo at any cost.
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Special Program in Focus - Juliette Binoche, Between Motion and Emotion BIFF honours Juliette Binoche with a Special Program in Focus, celebrating her 40-year career that has captivated world cinema with performances pushing the boundaries of physicality and emotion.
Special Program in Focus - A Little History of Our Own, ‘Take Care of Our Future!′ Five emerging Korean female directors each select and screen a film that has profoundly shaped their cinematic vision, followed by in-depth conversations with the senior filmmakers behind those works. (Co-Organized by: Korean Film Archive)
Special Program in Focus - Carte Blanche Prominent figures from Korea and the international film and cultural industries each select a film they cherish and engage in conversations with the audience. (Co-Organized by: Korean Film Archive)
