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"Korean Cinema Shines in Paris: Award-Winning Shorts from Busan Festival Take Center Stage at Cinematheque Francaise"

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PARIS — Four award-winning Korean short films showcased at the 41st Busan International Short Film Festival are set to screen at the Cinematheque Francaise, a prestigious venue known for its historical significance in cinema. The special event will take place on Monday at 7 p.m., marking the festival’s third consecutive year of presenting its films at the celebrated Parisian landmark. The screening will be held in the Jean Epstein room, named in honor of the influential French avant-garde filmmaker. Leading the lineup is “My Mother’s Story,” a touching animated short directed by Kim So-young and … Read more

Exiled Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Illuminates Hope for Censored Filmmakers with Oscar Submission at Busan Film Fest

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Busan, South Korea – At this year’s Busan International Film Festival, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, now living in exile in Germany, expressed optimism that his latest film, “The Seed Of The Sacred Fig,” being chosen as Germany’s official Oscars submission could inspire other filmmakers facing stringent censorship. Selected for the Best International Feature category, the film highlights challenges faced by artists in oppressive regimes, Rasoulof offered these comments while presiding over the New Currents jury. Rasoulof, who fled Iran just before the Cannes film festival earlier this year, has faced significant political oppression for his … Read more

Meet the Esteemed Panel: Jury Members Revealed for Key Awards at the 29th Busan International Film Festival

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Busan, South Korea – The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia’s most highly anticipated cinematic event, is taking another stride forward with its selection of jury members announced for the 29th edition. The jurors will oversee the competition segments of the festival, which include the Jiseok Award, BIFF Mecenat Award, and Sonje Award, spotlighting both innovative cinematic narratives and unique documentary ventures. With the festival set to take place from October 5 through October 14, the anticipation among cinema enthusiasts and filmmakers globally is palpable. The selected jury panel, composed of acclaimed international figures from … Read more