The 25th Jeonju International Film Festival Kicks off on May 1st in Jeonju, Korea
18 Abril 2024 - 8:00PM
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The festival offers expanded screenings,
special exhibitions, and shows from May 1st to 10th.
This May, the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival takes
place in Jeonju, the most Korean city. The festival will screen 232
independent, short, and alternative films from 43 countries.
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The 25th Jeonju International Film
Festival is to be held in Jeonju. (Photo: JEONJU CITY)
JEONJU CITY (Mayor Woo Beom-ki) announced that the Jeonju
International Film Festival, a beloved annual tradition in Jeonju,
a major Asian tourist destination celebrated for its rich history
and gastronomy, will present an enhanced program this year to mark
its 25th anniversary.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Jeonju International Film
Festival embraces the theme "Beyond the Frame." This slogan
captures the festival's commitment to pushing boundaries and
exploring new avenues. Curating diverse programs, venues, and
events, the festival fosters a network between independent
filmmakers and the local film industry. It also upholds its unique
spirit of exploration and innovation.
Running from May 1st to 10th, the Jeonju International Film
Festival opens with "All the Long Nights" (2024) by Miyake Sho and
concludes with "Matt and Mara" (2024) by Kazik Radwanski. During
the festival, a total of 232 films will be screened, including 162
feature films and 70 short films, all chosen through competitive
processes. This selection boasts 10 films each in the international
competition, Korean competition, and a special category for
barrier-free films.
A special exhibition titled "See Again: 25+50" co-hosted with
the Korean Film Archive, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a
highlight this year. The exhibition showcases the early works of
renowned Korean directors like Ryu Seung-wan, Bong Joon-ho, Jeong
Ji-woo, and Hong Sang-soo, alongside the latest digital
restorations of classic Korean films, including "The Widow" (1955)
by Korea's pioneering female director Park Nam-ok, and "Mist"
(1967) by Kim Su-yong.
To mark the 10th anniversary of the festival's signature
exhibition, "'100 Films 100 Posters,'" a special Pixar showcase
co-created with Disney will be presented.
Various exciting ancillary events, like film archive
exhibitions, will be held at Jeonju's top tourist spots.
"The Jeonju International Film Festival has become a cornerstone
cultural event in Asia," declares Woo Beom-ki, Chairman of the Film
Festival Organizing Committee. "We aim to be a catalyst for the
global film industry's growth, further solidifying Jeonju's
position as a major player on the international film scene."
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JEONJU CITY Ho-jin Park +82-63-281-2226 mirano10@korea.kr