Following the video messages from Lee Chang-dong and Koreeda Hirokazu, the second video message is revealed from Asian Cinema Ambassadors directors Kurosawa Kiyoshi, Kawase Naomi, Jia Zhang-Ke, Tsai Ming-Liang and actors Zhao Tao and Lee Kang-Sheng, along with filmmakers all around the world.

The videos from these internationally renowned filmmakers representative of Asia convey not only messages of hope in overcoming the COVID-19 crisis, but also words of fortitude and comfort to all those passionate about cinema to keep going forward. These messages are in step with the Busan International Film Festival’s spirit which, as a hub of Asian cinema, has been discovering new Asian filmmakers and introducing them to wide audiences. Their messages will have a reach beyond Asian filmmakers and will strike a chord with anyone passionate about films. The video messages are available on the Busan International Film Festival’s official YouTube channel. The videos are sponsored by Genesis, who supports filmmakers.

Filmmakers around the world added their voices to the Asian Cinema Ambassadors’ message of hope as well. Friends of the Busan International Film Festival who sent their video messages of support, transcending social distancing in the COVID-19 era, include: Thierry Frémaux, the General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival; Christian Jeune, the Director of Film Department and Deputy General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival; Carlo Chatrian, the Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival; Alberto Barbera, the Director of the Venice International Film Festival; Elena Pollacchi, the Program Director of the Venice International Film Festival; and Serge Toubiana, the President of Unifrance.

The 25th Busan International Film Festival opens on October 21st (Wed) and is held for ten days until the 30th (Fri) at the Busan Cinema Center.


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