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Busan International Film Festival closes with record attendance and top film picks

The 31st Busan International Film Festival concluded on October 15 after drawing 277,027 visitors in Busan.

Busan 2026: 10 of the festival’s best movies, from Midday Meal to Satoko Always
File photo Busan 2026: 10 of the festival’s best movies, from Midday Meal to Satoko Always Photo: South China Morning Post

Festival draws largest crowd since 2015

The ten-day event screened more than 300 films from 59 countries. Attendance reached roughly 40,000 more visitors than last year.

Programme features world premieres and awards winners

The schedule included 95 world premieres alongside Asian premieres of prestigious award winners from Cannes and Venice. Highlights featured Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine starring John Malkovich and Isabella Lam Lok-hin's thriller Dead End.

List highlights ten best films from the selection

Reporters selected ten of the best films that screened at the festival. The list ranges from Midday Meal to Satoko Always.

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