Busan Film Festival 2024 Opens with Netflix's 'Uprising' Despite Funding Cuts

The festival expands its program by 8% and honors Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa amid financial challenges.

The 29th Busan International Film Festival will screen 279 films, including 86 world premieres.
Opening film 'Uprising' marks Park Chan-wook's first collaboration with Netflix, directed by Kim Sang-man.
Closing film 'Spirit World' features French icon Catherine Deneuve, directed by Eric Khoo.
Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa named Asian Filmmaker of the Year; two of his films will be showcased.
New initiatives include a Documentary Audience Award and the launch of a Producer Hub for industry networking.