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SEOUL/BUSAN, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), one of Asia's most prestigious film fests, came to a close Thursday after attracting its biggest audience in about a decade during its 10-day run, organizers said.

The 31st edition of BIFF attracted more than 200,000 admissions, surpassing the 200,000 mark for the first time since 2015, as well as nearly 77,000 participants for other programs and events, organizers said during a press conference at the Busan Cinema Center in the southeastern port city of Busan.

The overall number of visitors, including moviegoers and program participants, also increased by about 40,000 compared with the previous year.

The year's event featured screenings for 315 films, including 246 official invitations, which marked the biggest slate since 2019. Of the total, 94 works had their world premieres at BIFF.

The closing ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival takes place at the Busan Cinema Center in the southeastern city of the same name on Oct. 15, 2026. (Yonhap)

At the closing ceremony hosted by Korean actor Yim Si-wan, BIFF announced the winners of the Busan Awards, selected by a seven-member jury led by Chinese auteur Zhang Yimou.

Thirteen films from across Asia, including South Korea, China, Japan and Indonesia, shortlisted for the main Competition section, vied for the top prize. Beginning this year, the winner of the Best Film award will be eligible for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.

The top honor went to Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's "Midday Meal," which held its world premiere at BIFF, in a unanimous jury decision.

Set in a forlorn town, the film centers around the village's sole teacher, Solan, whose only dream is to become a full-time teacher and live in a proper house with his mother. But that modest longing is threatened as a school meal program is set to end, putting the school on the brink of closure.

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi waves to visitors as he walks down the red carpet during the closing ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival held at the Busan Cinema Center in the southeastern city of the same name on Oct. 15, 2026. (Yonhap)

In his acceptance speech, Majidi thanked his late mother for her love and support. The filmmaker said he dedicates the top honor to the people of Iran who are fighting against oppression, adding he hopes for a world without war.

Zhang, the jury chief, called Majidi's film an excellent work and what he personally considers an ideal film.

Indonesian filmmaker Eddie Cahyono won the Special Jury Prize for "Ibuku," while the Best Director went to Taiwanese filmmaker Lee Yun Chan, who helmed "To Be Ordinary."

The Best Actor Award was shared by two actors: China's Zhou Xun of "The First Taste of Loneliness" and rookie Japanese actor Kashun Himeno of "Satoko Always." "The First Taste of Loneliness" added another prize as its sound director Li Danfeng won the Artistic Contribution Award.

A pedestrian walks past posters for films screened at the Busan International Film Festival, on display at the Busan Cinema Center in the southeastern city of Busan on Oct. 14, 2026. (Yonhap)

Held as the first BIFF edition with an A-list accreditation by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations, alongside prestigious film festivals, such as Cannes, Berlin and Venice, this year's event brought together prominent filmmakers, actors and industry officials from South Korea and abroad.

Among notable guests were Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh, who received this year's Asian Filmmaker of Year award, and Hong Kong director Ann Hui, who received the Camellia Award for her lifelong contributions to empowering women in the film industry.

Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron and American actor Maggie Gyllenhaal attended BIFF for their first official visit to the country, while renowned directors Hirokazu Kore-eda and Lav Diaz as well as actors Charlotte Gainsbourg and Fan Bingbing visited Busan.

From Korea, Lee Chang-dong, the auteur behind the Venice-winning "Possible Love" and its cast, including Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, as well as directors Na Hong-jin and Kim Jee-woon attended the film fest.

Alongside film screenings and events, the Asian Contents and Film Market for film investors and distributors attracted more than 30,000 visitors, with 339 companies from 32 countries holding exhibitions.

This Oct. 7, 2026, file photo shows an outdoor event for the Korean film "Possible Love" taking place at the Busan Cinema Center in the southeastern city of Busan on the second day of the Busan International Film Festival. (Yonhap)

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釜山国际电影节闭幕式将于2026年10月15日在韩国东南部同名城市釜山电影中心举行。（韩联社）

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来自亚洲各地的十三部影片，包括韩国、中国、日本和印度尼西亚的影片，入围主竞赛单元，角逐最高奖项。从今年开始，最佳影片奖的获得者将有资格角逐奥斯卡最佳国际影片奖。

最高荣誉授予了伊朗电影制作人马吉德·马吉迪的《午饭》，该片在釜山国际电影节举行了全球首映，评审团一致决定授予该奖项。

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评审团主席张称赞马吉迪的电影是一部优秀的作品，也是他个人认为的理想电影。

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2026年10月14日，一名行人走过位于韩国东南部城市釜山的釜山电影中心，该中心展出了釜山国际电影节的影片海报。（韩联社）

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墨西哥电影导演阿方索·卡隆和美国演员玛吉·吉伦哈尔首次正式访问韩国，出席了釜山国际电影节；与此同时，著名导演是枝裕和、拉夫·迪亚兹以及演员夏洛特·甘斯布和范冰冰也访问了釜山。

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除了电影放映和相关活动外，面向电影投资者和发行商的亚洲内容及电影市场吸引了超过 30,000 名参观者，来自 32 个国家的 339 家公司举办了展览。

这张摄于2026年10月7日的资料照片显示，在釜山国际电影节第二天，韩国电影《可能的爱》在釜山电影中心举行户外宣传活动。（韩联社）

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