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Cuarón, Global Voices Converge at BIFF
18 Sep
Summary
- Alfonso Cuarón to make first-ever Korea visit for BIFF.
- Festival features 9 films by European women and genderqueer filmmakers.
- Jonás Cuarón's 'Campeón Gabacho' receives Asian premiere.
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to host Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón for his inaugural visit to Korea. Cuarón, celebrated for films like "Gravity" and "Roma," will participate in an extended conversation with festivalgoers. His acclaimed film "Gravity" will also be screened.
The festival will additionally present "Europe! Voices of Women+ in Film," a program featuring nine films from European women and genderqueer filmmakers. This selection spans various genres and delves into profound themes, with several films being directorial debuts, signaling a new wave in European cinema.
"Campeón Gabacho," the latest feature from Jonás Cuarón, will mark its Asian premiere at BIFF. The film, produced in part by Alfonso and Jonás Cuarón, focuses on a Mexican immigrant's journey in the United States. The festival runs from October 6-15.
