Busan City (Busan City)
The 2024 Busan Food Film Festa is set to captivate audiences from June 28 to 30 at the Busan Film Center.
This year’s theme is “Rice: Everyday Life and Deviance,” and will explore the significance of rice through a range of films and engaging programs.
The opening ceremony and outdoor screening are free to attend, but some programs require a fee.
Here’s what you can expect at this year’s festival.
Opening film:
“Delicious Movie”: An anthology film featuring three short stories by different directors. Premiering at the Opening Ceremony on June 28th at 7pm.
Story 1: After losing his job, a young man finds solace in a bowl of rice noodles.
Story 2: A young man reflects on his breakup while eating tteokbokki.
Story 3: Two mothers neglected by their daughters find solace in ramen on Nodeulseom Island.
Movie Category
1. America: Everyday life
“Three days off”
“12 months of eating dirt”
2. US: Deviation
“Chihwasen Remaster”
“Off the menu”
3. BFFF Choice Movie Dining
“French Soup” (Director: Tran Anh Hung)
“Italian Chef” (An anthology film introducing Italian star chefs)
“The House of Norman” (Vietnam’s highest-grossing film)
“Coming Home Again” (directed by Wayne Wang, based on the true story of a Korean immigrant family)
program
Cook! Talk!
Before the screening, talk with the programmer about the foods featured in the film.
Food Terrace
A gourmet experience where audiences can taste dishes featured in the film and interact with culinary experts.
Shareholders Club
It’s a special gathering where we share behind-the-scenes stories from the festival over a few drinks.
Food Salon
We talk with experts about “Rice in our daily lives” and “bias in rice intake.”
Food Zone
Enjoy popular food trucks and outdoor pop-up restaurants, or dine while watching a movie or performance at events like ‘Pot Luck Table’.
Theme Zone
We will exhibit a variety of rice-related foods, drinks, and products.
Food Therapy
This is a veggie pizza making experience for kids, available for advance online or on-site reservation.
For more information, check out the festival’s official Facebook page and Instagram.
