Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho was on hand to present an award to Im Kwon-taek as part of the Wednesday night opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival. The in-person event inc…
. The in-person event included many of the trappings of past ceremonies, but it was smaller due to reduced numbers and ongoing social distancing precautions.
Ambassadors for Korean fashion brand Artistry were first up, setting the mood for a still glamorous event. They were followed by the directors and cast of selected Korean independent films, by an obviously delighted Japanese director Hamaguchi Ryusuke and three actors from his recent film “Drive My Car.” A smattering of overseas visitors included Sabrina Baracetti from the Udine festival of Asian films in Italy.
Their presence was more than window dressing, given the ever-growing international profile of Korean television drama –– and the newly-found place in the festival for streaming series. Park said that the festival represented a moment of comfort and consolation, providing a sense of hope in the recovery of the film industry, which has been depleted by persistently anemic box office takings and cinema closures.
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