Award Recognizes Various Korean Films Worldwide Since 2001
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Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) announced the recipient of its Korean Cinema Award. “BIFF has selected Christoph Terhechte, the head of the Berlin International Film Festival’s Forum section, as the recipient of this year’s Korean Cinema Award.” the festival released in a statement on August 28th.
The Korean Cinema Award is granted to a notable figure that has made significant contributions in promoting Korean cinema to audiences around the world. It has been given to international film festival officials who have introduced Korean films worldwide such as Simon Field, Director of the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and Tony Rayns, Programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival. For the 10th edition, Dieter Kosslick, Director of the Berlin International Film Festival, received the award.
Meanwhile, the Korean Cinema Award will be presented at the opening ceremony on October 12th.