According to the Korean cultural center in Belgium, five Korean productions entered six sections of competition in Bifff, which lasts until April 20. In particular, director Shin Jae-Min’s “Commission” and min Kyu-Dong’s “The old woman with a knife” Both were appointed in the category of thriller competition.
Also, Heo Beom-Wook “Pig who survived a foot and mouth disease” and the short film by Jung Jae-Hee “I want to die I want to kill” They have been selected respectively for the categories of experimental films and international short films. A total of 11 Korean films, including Ryoo Seung-Wan “Me, the executioner”They were invited to project into non -competitive categories during the Festival.
“My son died”which aired on Tvn and Ocn Movies2 on October 8th of last year, was appointed for the category of international competition.
The work tells the story of a Korean actor who is inevitably sent to a virtual reality and receives the mission of “playing the father and protecting the child” and who eventually comes to love his son with the heart of a true father and faces the shocking truth.
According to Nielsen Korea, the drama recorded only a peak score of 2.1% during its transmission, failing to generate a significant hum. However, thanks to the strong performance of the actors and a unique narrative, he collected a sequel to dedicated niche.
Some spectators who saw the drama commented, “A full and compelling short -shaped drama”, “the plot seemed really fresh”, “I would like us to have more than these dramas to an episode”, “highly immersive with a lasting impact”, “satisfactory rhythm and impact conclusion”, “leaves you a lot to think” AND “Such a new concept.”
“Opening” It is a dramatic project created by new writers supported through the CJ Enm Rookie creation program “Open”. The project shows off the works known for their creative freedom and innovative approaches, often receiving praise and invitations to international film festivals.
Bifff, who attracts over 60,000 spectators every year, is considered one of the first three film festivals in the world of the world, together with Spain’s Sitges and Portugal Fantasport.
The winners for each section of the 43rd BIFFF will be announced during the award ceremony on April 18.
