The opening ceremony of the 28th Busan International Film Festival will be broadcast live on the official YouTube channel of the Busan International Film Festival and Naver TV.
The 28th Busan International Film Festival begins its 10-day journey starting with the opening ceremony tomorrow (4th). The Busan International Film Festival, which opens with Korea's leading actor Song Kang-ho as this year's host, will feature 269 films, including 209 officially invited films from 69 countries and 60 community beef screenings, at the Busan Cinema Center, CGV Centum City, Lotte Cinema Centum City, Lotte Cinema Daeyoung, etc. It can be seen on a total of 25 screens in 4 theaters.
A large number of Korean and Asian guests who have captivated the world, led by actor Chow Yun-fat, the winner of the Asian Film Artist of the Year Award and the big brother of Hong Kong cinema, are expected to attend, attracting attention, and various events such as open talks, outdoor stage greetings, and Actors House are held. The main schedule and contents of the program have been revealed, raising audience expectations. The rich lineup, ranging from new works by masters from around the world to works by attractive new directors who will lead the future of Asian cinema, doubles the excitement even before the opening.
In addition, the Asian Contents & Film Market, which is breaking the all-time participation scale every year, the CHANEL Events such as the Asia Content Awards and Global OTT Awards, which have expanded the scope of OTT content around the world, will be held.
The opening ceremony of the 28th Busan International Film Festival, which begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, will be broadcast live through the Busan International Film Festival's official YouTube channel and Naver TV. Unfortunately, it provides an opportunity for audiences who cannot visit Busan to enjoy Asia's largest film festival in real time online, adding to its specialness.
The 28th Busan International Film Festival will be held in the area of the Busan Cinema Center from Wednesday, October 4 to Friday, October 13.
Reporter Ha-neul Lee, Ten Asia greenworld@tenasia.co.kr