28th BIFF 4-13 October 2023
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───────〄─ 28th Busan International Film Festival 4-13 October 2023 Film-Series Lineup ─〄───────
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So this is it Guys, all shows has been added here. Only those which one have MDL titles.
Many film & series are missing MDL page, if MDL makes them, I will add them. Constantly keep me updated please. Comment If I missed any show.
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1. Because I Don't Like Korea
Korean Movie - 2023
Opening Film
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2. Something About Us
Chinese Movie - 2023
Closing Film
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3. Green Night
Hong Kong Movie - 2023
Gala Presentation
- (Influential filmmakers and actors present their films in Busan to celebrate their artistic achievements. ) -
4. Kaibutsu
Japanese Movie - 2023
Gala Presentation
- (Influential filmmakers and actors present their films in Busan to celebrate their artistic achievements. ) -
5. Elegies
Hong Kong Movie - 2023
Icons
- (A showcase of the latest films of contemporary iconic filmmakers from around the world. ) -
6. Essential Truths of the Lake
Filipino Movie - 2023
Icons
- (A showcase of the latest films of contemporary iconic filmmakers from around the world. ) -
7. Aku wa Sonzai Shinai
Japanese Movie - 2023
- a.k.a Evil Does Not Exist
Icons
- (A showcase of the latest films of contemporary iconic filmmakers from around the world. ) -
8. In Water
Korean Movie - 2023
Icons
- (A showcase of the latest films of contemporary iconic filmmakers from around the world. ) -
9. Light of the White Tower
Chinese Movie - 2023
Icons
- (A showcase of the latest films of contemporary iconic filmmakers from around the world. ) -
10. Doi Boy
Thai Movie - 2023
Jiseok
- (A competition section for established Asian filmmakers with three or more feature films. The two best films are presented with the Kim Jiseok Award. The award was created in commemoration of the late Kim Jiseok, program director who devoted his life to nurture and support Asian cinema.) -
11. Ichiko
Japanese Movie - 2023
Jiseok
- (A competition section for established Asian filmmakers with three or more feature films. The two best films are presented with the Kim Jiseok Award. The award was created in commemoration of the late Kim Jiseok, program director who devoted his life to nurture and support Asian cinema.) -
12. A Song Sung Blue
Chinese Movie - 2023
A Window on Asian Cinema
- (A peek into the various styles and visions within Asian Cinema, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors as well as the upcoming rookies of the industry. The audience can grasp the zeitgeist of Asian films of the year.) -
13. Kyrie no Uta
Japanese Movie - 2023
- a.k.a KYRIE
A Window on Asian Cinema
- (A peek into the various styles and visions within Asian Cinema, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors as well as the upcoming rookies of the industry. The audience can grasp the zeitgeist of Asian films of the year.) -
14. One Second Ahead of Her
Japanese Movie - 2023
A Window on Asian Cinema
- (A peek into the various styles and visions within Asian Cinema, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors as well as the upcoming rookies of the industry. The audience can grasp the zeitgeist of Asian films of the year.) -
15. Only the River Flows
Chinese Movie - 2023
A Window on Asian Cinema
- (A peek into the various styles and visions within Asian Cinema, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors as well as the upcoming rookies of the industry. The audience can grasp the zeitgeist of Asian films of the year.) -
16. Hamon
Japanese Movie - 2023
- a.k.a Ripples
A Window on Asian Cinema
- (A peek into the various styles and visions within Asian Cinema, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors as well as the upcoming rookies of the industry. The audience can grasp the zeitgeist of Asian films of the year.) -
17. Salli
Taiwanese Movie - 2023
A Window on Asian Cinema
- (A peek into the various styles and visions within Asian Cinema, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors as well as the upcoming rookies of the industry. The audience can grasp the zeitgeist of Asian films of the year.) -
18. Borrowed Time
Chinese Movie - 2023
New Currents
- (A competition among up-and-coming Asian filmmakers’ first or second features that bestows two films with a New Currents Award. All films must be presented as World or International Premiere.) -
19. Fukudamura Jiken
Japanese Movie - 2023
- a.k.a SEPTEMBER 1923
New Currents
- (A competition among up-and-coming Asian filmmakers’ first or second features that bestows two films with a New Currents Award. All films must be presented as World or International Premiere.) -
20. Ballerina
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere
- (This section premieres the latest and representative selections of contemporary Korean mainstream commercial films with special public attractions and status.) -
21. Believer 2
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere
- (This section premieres the latest and representative selections of contemporary Korean mainstream commercial films with special public attractions and status.) -
22. Hwaran
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere
- (This section premieres the latest and representative selections of contemporary Korean mainstream commercial films with special public attractions and status.) -
23. The Protector
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Panorama
- (An introduction to the year's most significant and popular Korean films, from commercial blockbusters to art house favorites.) -
24. Sweet and Warm
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Panorama
- (An introduction to the year's most significant and popular Korean films, from commercial blockbusters to art house favorites.) -
25. Love at the End of the Century
Korean Movie - 2023
- a.k.a Ms. Apocalypse
Korean Cinema Today - Panorama
- (An introduction to the year's most significant and popular Korean films, from commercial blockbusters to art house favorites.) -
26. Picnic
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Panorama
- (An introduction to the year's most significant and popular Korean films, from commercial blockbusters to art house favorites.) -
27. Kidnapped
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Panorama
- (An introduction to the year's most significant and popular Korean films, from commercial blockbusters to art house favorites.) -
28. Soulmate
Korean Movie - 2023
Korean Cinema Today - Panorama
- (An introduction to the year's most significant and popular Korean films, from commercial blockbusters to art house favorites.) -
29. Innovative Story: Reclaim My Summer
Taiwanese Special - 2023, 1 episode
Wide Angle - Asian Short Film Competition
- (A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentary films that offer broad cinematic viewpoints and distinct visions.) -
30. Be Water, My Friend
Hong Kong Movie - 2023
Open Cinema
- (A collection of new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic are screened at the hallmark outdoor theater.) -
31. Revolver Lily
Japanese Movie - 2023
Open Cinema
- (A collection of new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic are screened at the hallmark outdoor theater.) -
32. A Very Lucky Day
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
On Screen
- (Presentation of highly anticipated or most talked about drama series of the year.) -
33. Running Mate
Korean Drama - 2025, 9 episodes
On Screen
- (Presentation of highly anticipated or most talked about drama series of the year.) -
34. LTNS
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
On Screen
- (Presentation of highly anticipated or most talked about drama series of the year.) -
35. Georae
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
On Screen
- (Presentation of highly anticipated or most talked about drama series of the year.) -
36. Vigilante
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
On Screen
- (Presentation of highly anticipated or most talked about drama series of the year.) -
37. Burning
Korean Movie - 2018
Special Program in Focus Ⅱ - Korean Diasporic Cinema
- (This year’s Special Program in Focus Ⅱ is “Korean Diasporic Cinema”. With the rapid growth of OTT platforms and the global spread of the K-Wave, Hollywood began to take notice of filmmakers from the Korean diaspora. Through this special exhibition, we aim to delve deeply into their creative processes and provide an opportunity to evaluate the positions they hold within the American film industry.) -
38. Past Lives
Korean Movie - 2023
Special Program in Focus Ⅱ - Korean Diasporic Cinema
- (This year’s Special Program in Focus Ⅱ is “Korean Diasporic Cinema”. With the rapid growth of OTT platforms and the global spread of the K-Wave, Hollywood began to take notice of filmmakers from the Korean diaspora. Through this special exhibition, we aim to delve deeply into their creative processes and provide an opportunity to evaluate the positions they hold within the American film industry.) -
39. Mist
Korean Movie - 1967
Special Screening
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40. Poetry
Korean Movie - 2010
Special Screening