Organized by the French Embassy in Seoul in partnership with ARTNINE and the Busan Cinema Center, the festival under the name of French Cinema Week is supported by TV5MONDE, KBDF, Moët & Chandon, Alliance Française de Busan, and Hulotte. It will be held in Seoul and Busan from April 4 to 13.
This year's program will feature 10 unreleased French films, including "The Successor" (Le Successeur), "Suspended Time" (Hors du temps), "The Quiet Son" (Jouer avec le feu), "Three Friends" (Trois Amies), "Souleymane's Story" (L'Histoire de Souleymane), and "Dahomey."
The lineup spans various genres such as drama, romance, comedy, animation, and documentary, offering a glimpse into the diversity of contemporary French cinema.
These selected films have been showcased at major international festivals such as Cannes, Berlinale, Venice, and Toronto, as well as at domestic film festivals in Bucheon, Busan and Jeonju.
Launched in 2021, the festival has become a beloved annual event among fans of French culture in South Korea. It has consistently attracted visitors through high-quality cinema and meaningful cultural exchanges.
Singer-turned-actress Krystal Jung has been chosen for this year's festival.
"It is expected that Jung will bring a unique blend of artistry and global recognition to the festival," the embassy said in a statement.
Making her debut in 2009 as a member of the K-pop girl group f(x), she has since branched out into acting, appearing in TV dramas and films.
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