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Korean stars grace opening ceremony of Busan International Film Festival

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The festival will feature 243 movies from 71 countries, including 89 that will have their world premiere.

South Korean actor Shin Ha-kyun and actress Han Ji-min walk on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 27th Busan International Film Festival at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan on October 5, 2022. Photo: AFP

South Korea has cemented its status as a global cultural powerhouse in recent years, thanks in part to the explosive success of the Oscar-winning filmBut due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Busan festival was reduced to a fraction of its usual scale in 2020, while last year's edition took place with a number of social distancing measures.

Hosts South Korea are well-represented, with K-pop megastar and actress IU joining Kore-eda to discuss their filmThe festival opened with Iranian filmmaker Hadi Mohaghegh's, which tells the story of a father and a son – both of whom have disabilities – living in a remote village.

 

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