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52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

Cineplay Continues Its Support of the ‘Local Cinema Award’ This Year
The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF 2026) has announced the official lineup for its Local Cinema section, which highlights the diverse possibilities of regional filmmaking (13 films), and Festival Choice, a section bringing together notable films from the past year (61 films).
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Joo Sung-chul’s Locker] The Still-Enchanting Mambo Dance in the 4K Re-release of *Days of Being Wild*—Leslie Cheung and the Mirror

[Joo Sung-chul’s Locker] The Still-Enchanting Mambo Dance in the 4K Re-release of *Days of Being Wild*—Leslie Cheung and the Mirror

I get fixated on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put a particular object in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-chul’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that have quietly caught my eye.
What exactly was I watching. The image that has stayed with me throughout 〈Days of Being Wild〉, recently re-released in 4K, is Yuddy looking at himself in a mirror. The same goes for the opening, when he flashes his handsome face and says, “Would you look at my watch with me for just one minute.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Invited to the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 21st; opens in South Korean theaters
A new film from Yeon Sang-ho, the director who has helped drive the global rise of Korean content, has set a new milestone for the Korean film industry, selling to 118 countries worldwide before its release. According to distributor CJ ENM on the 19th, proceeds from overseas sales alone have...
| James choi
'Dora' director Jung Joo-ri receives France's Chevalier honor

'Dora' director Jung Joo-ri receives France's Chevalier honor

Jung Joo-ri receives the honor at the '2026 French Night' event held Oct. 10 at Paradise Hotel Busan Recognized for directing three films selected for the Cannes International Film Festival over the past decade, as well as her new film 〈Dora〉, and for her deep ties to France Director Jung says she found the courage to make an unprecedented co-production thanks to the encouragement of French audiences
Director Jung Joo-ri has received recognition from France's cultural community. On Oct. 10, filmmaker Jung Joo-ri received the rank of Chevalier in France's Order of Arts and Letters at the '2026 French Night' event held at Paradise Hotel Busan.
| Seongchan Eol
“If Even One Person Listens” — ‘Eddie Alice: Take’ Holds Press Conference Amid Powerful Response

“If Even One Person Listens” — ‘Eddie Alice: Take’ Holds Press Conference Amid Powerful Response

The latest film from director Kim Il-ran, who has challenged documentary conventions through works including 〈 공동정범 〉 and 〈 두 개의 문 〉, uses an original cinematic language to capture the bodies and senses of two trans women.
〈Eddie Alice: Take〉, a meta-hybrid film that uses the transitions of trans women Eddie and Alice to give cinematic form to the unfamiliar experience of change and confrontation, held a press and distributor screening followed by a press conference to an enthusiastic reception.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Six Masterpieces Left by Late Ahn Sung-ki Draw Crowds, Stirring Deep Longing: “An Actor Who Was Always Kind”

Six Masterpieces Left by Late Ahn Sung-ki Draw Crowds, Stirring Deep Longing: “An Actor Who Was Always Kind”

Busan International Film Festival’s 31st edition concludes tribute program; special exhibition runs through Dec. 27
A special program honoring beloved veteran actor “Ahn Sung-ki,” who died in January this year, concluded successfully at the 31st “Busan International Film Festival.” Film fans from across generations continued to fill screenings, pushing “seat occupancy above 90%” and underscoring the public’s...
| James choi
Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

31st Busan International Film Festival marks 140 years of Korea-France ties with honors for cinematographer Jang Byung-wook
Director beloved by Cannes receives France’s highest arts honor Jung Joo-ri, director of the film ‘Dora’, has been awarded the rank of ‘Chevalier’ in France’s Order of Arts and Letters. The Embassy of France in Korea announced on the 14th that it had presented the honor to Jung at the 2026 French...
| James choi
National Asian Culture Center to host 2026 ACC Big Door Cinema from Oct. 29-31

National Asian Culture Center to host 2026 ACC Big Door Cinema from Oct. 29-31

The “One Day, One Master: Fall in Love Cinema” program will feature screenings of “200 Pounds Beauty” (2006), “The Contact” (1997) and “Shiri” (1999), along with appearances by the films’ directors and actors.
The National Asian Culture Center , an institution affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and led by Kim Sang-wook, will host “2026 ACC Big Door Cinema” from Oct. 29 to 31 at the Big Door outdoor stage of Theater 1 at the National Asian Culture Center.
| Joo Seong-cheol
BTS, Lotte Cinema team up exclusively for HYBE Cine Fest 2026, heating up 60 countries worldwide

BTS, Lotte Cinema team up exclusively for HYBE Cine Fest 2026, heating up 60 countries worldwide

Live viewing of BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ South American concerts and first screenings of SEVENTEEN and TXT concert films 13-team singalong festival runs from the 24th through 31st, with special fan spaces at World Tower
A new theatergoing culture evolves into singalongs, captivating global fandoms 'HYBE Cine Fest 2026', which will bring the large-scale concert performances of artists under the global entertainment lifestyle platform 'HYBE' to the big screen, will be held exclusively at 'Lotte Cinema'.
| James choi
Mystery deepens as Hong Kong legend Anita Mui’s urn remains missing for 3 months

Mystery deepens as Hong Kong legend Anita Mui’s urn remains missing for 3 months

No breakthrough has emerged since the urn was first reported missing in July, prompting the family of the Hong Kong superstar, who died at 40, to appeal for tips
Hong Kong police launched an investigation after the urn of legendary Hong Kong actress and singer 'Anita Mui' was suspected of being stolen, but its whereabouts have remained unknown for three months. Alleged theft raises questions at Lantau Island resting place for Hong Kong film stars The...
| James choi