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Busan Film Festival Closes With ‘Gloaming in Luomu’ Winning First Busan Award for Best Film

A new main competition sharpened BIFF’s industry impact.

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Director Bong Joon-ho (C, stage) speaks during the Carte Blanche session at Lotte Cinema in Haeundae, Busan, on Sept. 23, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Director Zhang Lu speaks upon winning Best Film at the Busan International Film Festival at the Busan Cinema Center on Sept. 26, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Shu Qi earned Best Director for her debut feature Girl as Busan unveiled winners of its inaugural Busan Award competition.
  • Other Busan Award honors went to Funky Freaky Freaks (special jury), Lee Jiwon and the Baka’s Identity trio (best actor), and Resurrection for artistic contribution.
  • Yoo Jaein’s En Route To won the New Currents Award, underscoring the film’s breakout at BIFF’s 30th edition.
  • Reza Rahadian’s On Your Lap led the Vision Awards with four prizes, including the KB Vision Audience Award and the FIPRESCI Award.
  • Organizers reported more than 175,000 admissions across 328 screenings, cited two competition titles securing international sales agents, and highlighted a seven-member jury led by Na Hong-jin with strong international attendance.