Busan film fest draws biggest crowds in 11 years amid political storm

The Busan International Film Festival recorded more than 200,000 admissions this year, its highest tally since 2015, organizers said Thursday, as the 31st edition reached its final day. Screenings accounted for 200,043 admissions, according to the festival's final report. Add in talk sessions, stage greetings and other side events, and total attendance climbed to 277,027 — about 40,000 more than last year. The uptick was thanks to a reshuffled schedule, according to festival organizers. For the