Table of Contents
- Intercity Exchange Through Film, Meeting in Busan
- 11 Cities, 30 Films Gather in Busan
- Special Section 'Drawing City - Tainan'
- Forum 'Park Sensibility' and Short Film Screening
- Showcase of New Works by Busan Creators
- Busan Section, The Power of Local Films
- Ticket Reservation and Event Schedule
- Conclusion: Busan, the City of Film and a Hub of International Exchange
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Intercity Exchange Through Film, Meeting in Busan
From August 29 to 31, the '9th Busan Intercity Film Festival' will be held in Busan. This event will take place at the Busan Cinema Center's Cinematheque and Musai Theater, featuring a variety of works from 11 cities under the theme 'Film People City'.
Busan is a UNESCO Creative City of Film, and through this film festival, it aims to further expand international exchange opportunities. Notably, the Centum City and Haeundae areas are rich in attractions and activities, making them ideal venues for performances and exhibitions.
11 Cities, 30 Films Gather in Busan
This year's film festival will include various UNESCO Creative Cities such as Galway in Ireland, Gdynia in Poland, Santos in Brazil, Yamagata in Japan, Potsdam in Germany, and Terrassa in Spain, as well as collaborating cities like Fukuoka in Japan and Tainan in Taiwan.
A total of 30 feature and short films from 11 cities will be screened, and through collaboration with the artist platform 'Cinema Movement', headquartered in Singapore and Hong Kong, a more diverse international stage will be set up. This film festival will be an opportunity to broaden global cultural exchanges.
Special Section 'Drawing City - Tainan'
One of the main programs of this film festival is the special section 'Drawing City - Tainan'. This section will feature a variety of films focusing on migration, labor, and the poetic boundaries and landscapes set in Tainan, a southern city in Taiwan.
Notably, director Sou Yuh-Hsien's feature debut 'Park' will be introduced along with documentary works such as 'Cabin', 'Dormitory', and 'Landscape Hunter'. Director Sou will personally visit Busan during the festival to engage with the audience through a cine-talk and forums.
Forum 'Park Sensibility' and Short Film Screening
The forum 'Park Sensibility', chaired by Huang Joe, the artistic director of the South Taiwan Film Festival, explores the vitality of the space known as 'park' and the voids within it.
Alongside, short films such as 'Deer', 'Damn Guys', 'In Early Spring', and '27' will shed new light on the history and resistance of Tainan through literary and cinematic expressions, evoking a variety of emotions in the audience.
Showcase of New Works by Busan Creators
Newly created works through the 'Residency Film Production Project' that supports creators in Busan will be unveiled on this stage.
Director Kwon Yong-jin's feature film 'Bebe' and director Lee Si-o's short film 'Homecoming' are works produced in collaboration with local staff in overseas cities, showcasing the results of international collaborations.
Busan Section, The Power of Local Films
The Busan section occupies a significant position in the film festival.
This section will screen a variety of works including Director Choo Myung-jwa's 'Mom and Me', Director Jung Eun-joo's 'Seeing Love', Director Jeong Eun-seob's 'Busan Sonnet', and Director Shin Na-ri's 'Mijo'. After the screenings, there will be time for audience interaction, adding further interest.
These local films, capturing the unique landscapes and characters of Busan, are expected to provide both familiarity and deep emotional resonance to the audience.
Ticket Reservation and Event Schedule
Online ticket purchases for the film festival will take place on the official websites of the Busan Cinema Center and Musai Theater.
Detailed program information and screening times can be found on the Busan Independent Film Association's website (indiebusan.com) and their official Instagram (@indiebusan).
Conclusion: Busan, the City of Film and a Hub of International Exchange
The 9th Busan Intercity Film Festival is a special event that connects cities through film and allows people to enjoy both local and global cultures.
The Busan Cinema Center and Musai Theater, located within the Centum and Haeundae areas, are known as major cultural spaces in Busan, suitable for enjoying performances and exhibitions together. Visiting the film festival this weekend will be an opportunity to experience a rich array of artistic impressions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where is the 9th Busan Intercity Film Festival held?
The film festival will be held from August 29 to 31 at the Busan Cinema Center's Cinematheque and Musai Theater.
The 9th Busan Intercity Film Festival will take place over three days from August 29 to 31 in Busan. The main screening venues are the Cinematheque at the Busan Cinema Center and the Musai Theater located in Buk-gu, Hwamyeong-dong. This event will provide an opportunity to experience a variety of films and related events in the rich cultural spaces of the city of Busan.
Q. Which cities are participating in this film festival, and how many films will be screened?
A total of 30 feature and short films will be screened from 11 cities.
The 9th Busan Intercity Film Festival will feature 11 UNESCO Creative Cities, including Galway in Ireland, Gdynia in Poland, Santos in Brazil, Yamagata in Japan, and Potsdam in Germany, along with collaboration cities. A total of 30 diverse feature and short films will be screened from these cities, marking a meaningful event that showcases international cultural exchange and collaboration.
Q. What content does the special section 'Drawing City - Tainan' cover?
This film section shines a light on immigration, labor, and poetic themes of boundaries and landscapes centered around Tainan.
'Drawing City - Tainan' is a special film section focusing on the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan. It features films exploring themes of migration, labor, and poetic boundaries and landscapes, including director Sou Yuh-Hsien's feature debut 'Park' and documentaries such as 'Cabin', 'Dormitory', and 'Landscape Hunter'. Director Sou will also visit Busan during the festival to engage with audiences.
Q. What program do the forum 'Park Sensibility' and short film screenings feature?
The program explores the vitality and voids of the 'park' space and includes short films that reflect on historical narratives.
The forum 'Park Sensibility', led by Huang Joe, artistic director of the South Taiwan Film Festival, delves deeply into the liveliness of the 'park' space and its voids. Alongside this, short films like 'Deer', 'Damn Guys', 'In Early Spring', and '27' will be screened, shedding light on Tainan's history and resistance through literary and cinematic lenses, providing audiences with new perspectives and emotions.
Q. What works are included in the showcase of new works by Busan creators?
Director Kwon Yong-jin's 'Bebe' and director Lee Si-o's 'Homecoming' will be showcased.
New works supported by the 'Residency Film Production Project' in Busan will be introduced at this film festival. Particularly, director Kwon Yong-jin's feature 'Bebe' and director Lee Si-o's short 'Homecoming' will be presented, showcasing international collaborative products created with local staff from overseas cities.
Q. What local films will be screened in the Busan section?
Films such as 'Mom and Me', 'Seeing Love', 'Busan Sonnet', and 'Mijo' will be screened.
The Busan section will screen various local films that capture unique characters and landscapes, including director Choo Myung-jwa's 'Mom and Me', director Jung Eun-joo's 'Seeing Love', director Jeong Eun-seob's 'Busan Sonnet', and director Shin Na-ri's 'Mijo'. Following the screenings, there will be interaction time with the audience to deepen their understanding and emotional connection to the works.
Q. Where can I check ticket reservations and event schedules for the film festival?
Ticket reservation and event schedules can be confirmed on the official websites of the Busan Cinema Center and Musai Theater, as well as the Busan Independent Film Association's website.
Tickets for the film festival can be purchased online through the Busan Cinema Center and Musai Theater official websites. More detailed program content and screening times can also be conveniently found on the official Busan Independent Film Association's website (indiebusan.com) and their Instagram account (@indiebusan).
Q. What significance does the Busan Intercity Film Festival hold?
It is an international cultural event that allows enjoyment of regional and world cultures through intercity film exchange.
The Busan Intercity Film Festival is a significant international event that connects various cities through film and promotes cultural exchange in both domestic and international contexts. The Centum and Haeundae areas of Busan provide diverse spaces for audiences to enjoy both cultural performances and exhibitions, showcasing Busan's role as a hub for international film exchanges and cultural interactions.