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[BIFF Press Release] The 29th Busan International Film Festival Final Report
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Gala Presentation
Serpent′s Path (2024)
Remake/Adaptation
Crime/Violence
Psychology/Mystery/Suspence/Thriller
Action/Martial Arts
Revenge
Albert (Damien Bonnard), a freelance journalist living in the outskirts of Paris, vows to avenge the brutal murder of his young daughter. By his side is Sayoko (Shibasaki Ko), a Japanese doctor who, for reasons unknown, assists him in his quest for revenge. To uncover the truth, Sayoko and Albert resort to capturing and brutally torturing those connected to the case. They eventually uncover that the people who kidnapped his daughter are linked to a mysterious cult, but a shocking truth that no one could have anticipated is coiled up behind it.
Serpent’s Path (2024)
is an adaptation and remake of Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s 1998 film of the same name. Filmed in France and in French, the movie shares the basic storyline of the original but diverges from the cult classic yakuza genre of its predecessor. Though filled with gritty and brutal violence, the film ultimately reaches the profound depths behind the truth. Above all, Shibasaki Ko’s restrained and chilling performance adds the final touch of suspense. (SONG Kyung-won)
Wide Angle
Variation
Love/Romance
SF/Fantasy
A couple who have broken up and reunited experience intimate yet unfamiliar moments. The tattoo on the man’s back keeps changing, and in moments where it becomes difficult to tell whether we are in a dream, a fantasy, or reality, the film subtly questions, “How well do we really know each other?” This unpredictable narrative unfolds into a unique romantic fantasy that has never been seen before. (KANG Sowon)
Wide Angle
Shoredust
Family/Child
Shoredust
is about three brothers dealing with the death of their mother. The eldest brother retrieves her ashes, the middle brother brings an urn, and the youngest one is unaware of her passing. (PARK Sungho)
Flash Forward
Ghost Trail
Crime/Violence
Psychology/Mystery/Suspence/Thriller
Politics
Jonathan Millet, known for his work in both drama and documentary across borders, was nominated for the Golden Camera Award at Cannes with his latest film
Ghost Trail
. Based on true events,
Ghost Trail
vividly presents Millet’s ongoing focus on human rights and justice. Hamid joins a secret group tracking down those involved with the violent Syrian regime. One day, he encounters a man he suspects of having tortured him. As Hamid follows this ghost-like figure, the film captures a face, marked by loss, pain, and sorrow, reflecting an effort to fully understand his past. Evil, however, does not manifest physically, and even if Hamid inflicts the same pain upon his tormentor, his nightmare will not end. Although the film is framed as a thriller about a man caught in a moral dilemma, the audience cannot help but fully support the film’s transition into a drama. (LEE Yong Cheol)
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The Empire
SF/Fantasy
Comedy/Satire
It’s been a full 25 years since BIFF introduced Dumont’s second film, and he has since become an unparalleled auteur. Yet, the dizzying experience of watching
Humanity
(1999) for the first time remains intact, making him a filmmaker who still eludes easy definition. The themes he delves into resist being easily pinned down by words. His latest film, which won the Jury Grand Prix at the Berlinale, adds a layer of bewilderment to his oeuvre. Can you believe he has ventured beyond his only comedy,
Slack Bay
(2016), into comic adventure and space opera? This mischievous work not only parodies
Star Wars
and teases
Dune
, but also audaciously manipulates Bach’s compositions. Despite all this, Dumont doesn’t neglect themes like ‘the divine and human, good and evil, body and soul.’ Through the clash of 0s and 1s, he even manages to encompass the future of the digital generation. Bruno Dumont remains, as ever, a philosopher who, while questioning everything, still reaches out to humanity. (LEE Yong Cheol)
New Currents
Tale of the Land
Psychology/Mystery/Suspence/Thriller
Women
Environment/Nature
Human Rights/Labor/Social
May has lost everything. Now, she lives a self-sustaining life in a shabby house floating on the sea. Long ago, she lived on land with her family as a Dayak native, but due to mining development, she lost her land and was rescued by an elderly man who brought her here. In the process, she lost her parents and lost contact with her relatives. She has been surviving on the sea for over a decade but doesn’t dare set foot on land. Even touching the ground causes her to faint. Although the land has become a dangerous and ominous place for her, she still longs for it and the life it supports. She has no idea how long her old, crumbling house will continue to float. Indonesian newcomer director Loeloe Hendra’s
Tale of the Land
is a cinematic exploration of the struggles of a person trapped by trauma and her journey toward inner growth. (PARK Sungho)
World Cinema
There’s Still Tomorrow
Family/Child
Love/Romance
Women
Politics
This is the feature directorial debut of Paola Cortellesi, who first debuted as a singer at 13 and later became an actress and screenwriter, before taking on directing at the age of 50. The film’s protagonist, Delia—played by the director herself—is a middle-aged mother suffering from domestic violence at the hands of her ex-military husband. Delia endures her war-like daily life in silence, caring for her two young sons, a daughter who is about to get engaged, and a cantankerous father-in-law who is bedridden. However, after receiving a letter, she decides to change her life. Set in 1946, the year when women’s suffrage was first implemented in Italy, this black-and-white comedy-drama in the neorealism style tackles the issues of patriarchy and domestic violence with a lighthearted touch. It became the highest-grossing Italian film of 2023, breaking all records at the Italian box office, ranking in the top 10 of all-time Italian box office hits, and becoming the most successful film directed by an Italian female director. (JO Ji-hoon)
A Window on Asian Cinema
Land of Broken Hearts
Love/Romance
SF/Fantasy
Comedy/Satire
Kai, a 27-year-old who recently got a job at an advertising company, dyes his hair blue and sets out to start anew. But following him, as they have since the day he was born, are aliens carrying cameras and lights. Just as they begin to complain about the monotony of Kai’s life, a woman named Xiaole, who shares her home with Kai, appears. Will the aliens get what they want and see Kai find happiness with Xiaole?
Land of Broken Hearts
, the second feature film by Wen Shipei, who was invited to Cannes with his debut film
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
(2021), offers small comfort to those questioning a life dictated by a script and dreaming of their own ‘Buenos Aires’. The film suggests that when life gets too hard, you should take off your shoes and feel the energy of the land that comforts broken hearts. (CHOI Eun)
World Cinema
The Girl with the Needle
Psychology/Mystery/Suspence/Thriller
True Story
Women
Revenge
History/War
In the early 20th century, Karoline, desperate to make ends meet while working at a textile factory that produces military supplies, suddenly finds herself out on the streets. Pregnant with an illegitimate child, she wanders through the alleys of Copenhagen, until Dagmar, offering a glimmer of hope, extends a helping hand. With the prospect of placing the child for adoption with a wealthy family, the two grow closer. However, the reality Karoline faces is far more wretched, and the truth about Dagmar is nothing short of horrifying.
The Girl with the Needle
feels like a strange and brutal fairy tale. In the woods, when a girl is lost and falls under the spell of a witch, what choice does she really have? Can it even be called a ‘choice?’ Throughout the consistently grim, monochromatic atmosphere, Karoline, with her weary expression, is not a girl dreaming of transforming a frog into a prince with a kiss. The girl with the needle clings to life, refusing to let go of her attachment to it, in a desolate attempt to escape the cruel wheel of misfortune. (Karen PARK)
A Window on Asian Cinema
Blue Sea
Family/Child
Women
Music/Dance
In a quiet seaside village, Xiao Kui, a lively girl with many dreams, is just as eager to help her mother Hongjv with her Maoqiang opera performances as she is to play with her friends. Since Xiao Kui’s father never returned from the sea, Hongjv has shouldered the burden of supporting the family alone. Her most shining moments are when she steps on stage as an opera actor. But now, with few people interested in traditional opera and Xiao Kui falling ill, their lives are suddenly swept into a turbulent current. While the film depicts unavoidable moments of pain and loss, its true theme is resilience—how we bounce back from such moments. Much like the balloons fluttering around the village, wishing for the safe return of those who went to sea, pain is ever-present in their lives, but so are the warm wishes for each other’s well-being.
Blue Sea
is a heartwarming film brimming with such kindness. (HONG Soin)
Special Program in Focus
A Hard Day
Crime/Violence
Psychology/Mystery/Suspence/Thriller
Detective Go Geon-su (Lee Sun-kyun) of the violent crimes unit truly goes all the way. On the day of his mother’s funeral, he hits someone in a traffic accident and covers it up, only to be embroiled in further criminal activities after receiving threats from a witness. Lee Sun-kyun perfectly dominates the film from start to finish as the lead responsible for this entire pandemonium. The actor brilliantly portrays Geon-su, who is visibly anxious, uneasy, and flustered, yet becomes irritable and snappy when cornered - a typical fighting cock who never loses his nerve even in front of the relentlessly aggressive Park Chang-min (Jo Jin-woong). Lee’s energy and way of speaking match perfectly with the character. And it’s not just his one-man show. The acting ensemble in the intense chase and fight scenes, where bodies clash against each other, is also perfectly synchronized in breath and rhythm. (JEONG Jihye)
Flash Forward
The Village Next to Paradise
Family/Child
What might a village next to paradise be like? Would it resemble heaven, or is it a place abandoned by God while creating heaven? Unlike many African films that explore conflicts between traditional society, individuals, and families,
The Village Next to Paradise
presents a character who must adapt to a distorted, modern landscape. With few job opportunities, unresolved financial difficulties, a vanished teacher, and the school closing, along with the looming threat of terrorism that has reached the village and people dying from drone attacks, the film questions life in the face of unforeseeable changes that threaten the future. It maintains a calm, understated tone throughout, mirroring its stoic protagonist. Though it may seem as dry as the dust of a wasteland, this very dryness stirs the hardest of hearts. Rising director Mo Harawe creates “facial expression of the year” through fleeting final smile of the protagonist. (LEE Yong Cheol)
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Actors' House
SUL Kyung-gu
12:00 (KST), Oct 3 (Thu)
Master Class
The Golden Era of Ann HUI
19:00 (KST), Oct 3 (Thu)
Actors' House
PARK Boyoung
18:00 (KST), Oct 4 (Fri)
Actors' House
HWANG Jung-min
20:00 (KST), Oct 4 (Fri)
Master Class
Miguel GOMES, a filmmaker of Joyful Melancholy
14:30 (KST), Oct 5 (Sat)
Actors' House
CHUN Woo-hee
19:00 (KST), Oct 6 (Sun)
Master Class
KUROSAWA Kiyoshi: At the forefront of genre cinema
10:30 (KST), Oct 6 (Sun)
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The Kinder Programmer :
Programmer JUNG Hanseok
Presenting The Kinder Programmer: The Kinder Programmer is a project designed to bring to our audience members and subscribers recommendations from this year's selection, hand-picked by BIFF's very own programmers. Programmer JUNG Hanseok Here are 10 of the best Korean films from this year's BIFF. The Most Hilarious FilmInserts Director Lee Jong-su’s Inserts depicts the story of a man and woman who meet on a film set and are drawn to each other; the narratives are expressed thro
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