While strides have been made, women still underrepresented at BIFF The Busan film festival's majority-female jury stood in stark contrast to a persistent gap at the event, as only four of 13 films in the competiton were directed by women. 2026.10.9
Come for the films, stay for everything else: BIFF draws crowds beyond red carpets and screens The biggest draw may be the stars on the red carpet, but BIFF's appeal extends beyond the glamor, attracting locals and domestic travelers alike. 2026.10.9
'Fiction is fiction': BIFF jurors defend 'The Assassin(s)' from historical distortion accusations At the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), some jurors of the main competition section defended "The Assassin(s)," which allegedly suggests that the government was behind the 1974 failed presidential assassination attempt. 2026.10.7
After 15 years, Michelle Yeoh returns to a global BIFF Honored as Asian Filmmaker of the Year, Michelle Yeoh celebrated the Busan International Film Festival's rise to a global platform as the festival opened with 246 official selections. 2026.10.6
Global stars light up Busan red carpet for 31st BIFF — in pictures Hyun Bin, Fan Bingbing and other international stars walked the red carpet as the 31st Busan International Film Festival began Tuesday. 2026.10.6
Busan fireworks festival sends hotel rates soaring Hotels near Gwangalli Beach are charging up to four times normal weekend rates as Busan's autumn festivals draw crowds. 2026.9.27
Alfonso Cuarón to make first Korea visit at Busan International Film Festival this October The Oscar-winning Mexican director will present “Gravity,” lead a master class and join a star-packed festival lineup. 2026.9.18
Busan International Film Festival to open with biggest lineup since 2019 Some 240 films from 59 countries will screen during the event’s 10-day run, which kicks off on Oct. 6. 2026.9.1
BIFF taps 'The Table: Day and Night' as opening film Kim Jong-kwan's newest film featuring an ensemble cast, will open the 31st Busan International Film Festival. 2026.8.19
Michelle Yeoh to visit Korea for first time in 15 years for Busan film festival The Oscar winning actor will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the opening ceremony of the 31st edition of the Busan International Film Festival, Korea's largest film festival. 2026.8.6
