Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time
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Quick summary- 1The 31st edition of the Busan International Film Festival begins its 10-day run Tuesday, with the festival seeking to bolster its global presence with its firs…
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The 31st edition of the Busan International Film Festival begins its 10-day run Tuesday, with the festival seeking to bolster its global presence with its first "A-list" accreditation by a prominent global organization of filmmakers. This year's event will run through Oct. 15 in the southeastern South Korean city of Busan with 247 official selections from 59 nations, which marks the biggest slate since 2019, according to organizers. Of the total, 95 films will have their world premieres at BIFF.
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