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Busan International Film Festival unveils guest lineup and film selections for 31st edition
The festival features galas, an Asian cinema competition, and appearances by international filmmakers and actors in October.
The short version
- The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) announced its lineup of guest stars and film selections ahead of its October event.
- Michelle Yeoh will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award, and Ann Hui will be honored with the Camellia Award.
- The festival features five gala presentations, 14 titles in the main Asian cinema competition, 28 films in Window on Asian Cinema, and 35 works in the Icons section.
- The event is scheduled to run from Oct. 6–15 at the Busan Cinema Center and surrounding venues, alongside the Asian Contents & Film Market from Oct. 10–13.
Key facts
- The 31st Busan International Film Festival will take place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 15, with the 21st Asian Contents & Film Market running Oct. 10–13.[Variety]
- Michelle Yeoh is set to receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award and stars in the gala presentation film "It’s My Time."[Variety]
- Director Ann Hui will accept the festival's Camellia Award.[Variety]
- The festival's gala presentation section includes five films: Kore-eda Hirokazu's "Look Back," Marc Fitoussi's "All About Corinne," Judith Godrèche's "A Girl’s Story," Bai Xue's "It’s My Time," and July Jung's "Dora."[Variety]
- The main Asian cinema competition features 14 films, including four directorial debuts competing for the New Currents Award and four films directed by women.[Variety]
- The Icons section will screen 35 films by established global directors, while the Window on Asian Cinema section will present 28 titles.[Variety]