Busan Cinema Center — Attraction in Busan

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the unique Busan Cinema Center, a place dedicated to cinema and film culture. The architectural design of the building is internationally renowned, with its striking, futuristic structure that stands out as an iconic landmark in Busan. Inside, the atmosphere is both immersive and serene. The library provides a quiet retreat where visitors can explore an extensive collection of books and resources related to film and cinematography. Another highlight was seeing the handprints of famous movie stars and filmmakers, which added a special touch to the experience, connecting visitors to the history and legacy of cinema.

The center offers a variety of activities, and I felt that my time there was too short to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. On my next visit, I would love to spend more time exploring its exhibitions, screenings, and other interactive...

The Busan Cinema Centre is the location for the international film festival which is worthy of a pilgrimage for any diehard cinephile. The complex has a noteworthy design with minimal and tasteful interiors. The highlight is the comprehensive library filled with cinema related books and archives in predominately Korean but some English books available too. You can also listen to records related to films (for example Ryuichi Sakamato’s scores) and actually watch films in comfortable private booths all for free. It’s a prime example of a cultural institution that is presented and organised to benefit members of the...

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Busan International Film Festival. Held annually from September to October at the Seoul Cinema Center, this is Asia's largest film festival. In particular, in recent years, Korean films have featured a series of world-renowned and leading films such as Bong Joon-ho's Parasite, Netflix's Squid Game, and K-Pop's Demon Hunters, showing Korea's development of culture at the festival. Besides commercial films, there are also theaters where you can see independent films and short films that are not easily seen during normal times. If you like or are interested in movies, I highly...