On September 26, the closing ceremony of the 30th Biff took place at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae, Busan, hosted by the actress Claudia Kim (Soo Hyun). Five categories of “Busan Awards” were just launched, including the first prize, the best director, the special jury prize, the best actor/actress and the prize for the artistic contribution.
Among the 14 competing films were there Gloaming in Luomu (China), Espionage star (Sri Lanka), Resurrection (China-French), Two seasons, two strangers (Japan), Girl for Mancini (Taiwan-france-use-uk), Leave the cat alone (Japan), From another name (Korea), Another birth (Thesi-use-Qatar), Lass (Taiwan), 7th meeting for breakfast for the broken heart (Korea), Baka’s identity (Japan), On course (Korea), Funky Freaky Freaks (Korea) e Without permission (Iran-Uk).
The first prize was awarded to Gloaming in LuomuWith Zhang Lü who expresses his gratitude, remembering that he has previously received the new Currents prize at the tenth biff two decades ago. “I will assure myself that I am on this phase again in the centenary year”, He said, adding his continuous affection for the Festival and the city of Busan.
The most anticipated prize of the evening, the best actor/prize actress, went to Lee Ji-Won, who obtained recognition for the first time as the second daughter of Yum Jung-Ah in the successful drama Sky Castle. Overwhelmed by emotion, Lee climbed on stage, saying, “I’m so nervous. My father told me before, ‘Ji-Won, you never know, so prepare a speech.’ I will listen to him from now on.
The ensemble acting prize went to Kitamura Takumi, Ayano Go and Hayashi Yuta for their roles in Baka’s identity. Hayashi expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am very nervous. Thank you very much to all the staff of Baka’s identity. I am deeply honored to receive this prize together with my companions. “
The Best Director award was awarded to Shu Qi for its direction debut LassThe special jury award went to Han Chang-Rok’s Funky Freaky FreaksAnd the prize for the artistic contribution was awarded to Liu Qiang and you nan for Resurrection.
Sources: Daum
