A South Korean film about a disillusioned young woman who relocates to New Zealand will open Asia's largest film festival.
SEOUL , South Korea — A South Korean film about a disillusioned young woman who relocates to New Zealand will open Asia's largest film festival Wednesday as it looks to rally from a year marked by scandal and budget cutbacks.
BIFF had its 2023 budget reduced by about 10 percent as sponsors withdrew in the wake of the allegations, according to organizers. The world premiere of South Korean director Jang Kun-jae's "Because I Hate Korea" will take center stage on opening night. "The Movie Emperor," a satirical take on the Chinese film industry directed by Ning Hao and starring Hong Kong actor Andy Lau, will close the festival.
Other highly anticipated screenings include "Dear Jinri," a documentary that features late K-pop star Sulli's last and incomplete project.
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