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| Sponsors / Management | ||
| BIFF Organization Committee / | ||
| Introduction | ||
| Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is one of the largest film festivals in Korea. Beginning in 1996 as the first international film festival in Korea, it is now a major global event. Held in Haeundae and Nampo-dong, Busan, the festival presents over 300 films from 70 countries. The main program themes include: A Window on Asian Cinema, New Currents, Korean Cinema Today, Korean Cinema Retrospective, World Cinema, Wide Angle, Open Cinema, and Special Programs in Focus. The festival also boasts a wide array of special events, outdoor performances and participatory programs. Tickets for opening and closing films can only be purchased online. 20% of seats for regular films (including films screened in theaters or outdoor venues) will be available for sale at on-site ticket booths. Main festival venues include Busan Cinema Center, CGV Centum City, Lotte Cinema Centum City, Megabox Haeundae and Community Media Center Busan. |
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| Programs | ||
| * Movie Theatres: approx. 36 screens in 5 theaters * Movies: approx. 300 movies from 70 countries * Attendees: over 10,000 visitors from 60 countries |
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| Event Location | ||
| Haeundae [Subway] Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 1. [Bus] From Busan Station, take bus 1001 or 1003 to Haeundae. Busan Cinema Center [Subway] Centum City Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 12. |
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| Homepage | ||
| www.biff.kr (Korean, English) |
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