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Zhang Lu’s ‘Gloaming in Luomu’ Wins Best Film at BIFF’s New Busan Awards

Organizers highlighted stronger turnout, with early dealmaking reported as the 30th edition wrapped.

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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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Overview

  • The inaugural competition featured 14 titles judged by a seven-member jury chaired by Na Hong-jin, which unanimously selected Gloaming in Luomu for the top honor.
  • Shu Qi earned Best Director for her debut feature, Girl.
  • Han Chang-lok’s Funky Freaky Freaks received the Special Jury Award, Best Actor was shared by Lee Jiwon (En Route To) and the trio from Baka’s Identity, and the Artistic Contribution Award went to Resurrection for production design by Liu Qiang and Tu Nan.
  • Festival organizers reported 175,889 admissions across 328 screenings, roughly 20,000 more than last year, with tens of thousands attending ancillary events.
  • Reza Rahadian’s On Your Lap was the standout at the Vision Awards, taking four prizes including the KB Vision Audience Award and the FIPRESCI Award.