Pusan Film Fest 2009 Kicks Off In Style

Busan - The 14th edition of the Pusan (Busan) International Film Fstival (PIFF) kicked off Thursday with glitz and glam. Some 150 star cineastes and VIP guests walked the red carpet, sizzling up the cool autumn evening at the seaside resort.
The Busan Yatching Center Outdoor Theater exploded with excitement, as more than the usual number [...]

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Lee Byung-hun Expanding Horizons

Lee Byung-hun continues to expand his horizons. After his “kimchi Western” flick “The Good, the Bad, the Weird” featured at the Cannes Film Festival last year, he made his Hollywood debut in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” In the fall he will appear in the U.S.-France joint production “I Come With the Rain,” and [...]

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PIFF Announces Record Lineup of 355 Films

The Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) will open its 14th edition with a star-studded local drama, organizers announced Tuesday, spotlighting the recovery of the South Korean movie industry.
The leading Asian event from Oct. 8 to 16 in the southern port city will screen a record lineup of 355 films from 70 countries, including 98 world [...]

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