Busan Film Festival to honour founder Kim Dong-ho with Korean Cinema Award

BIFF will present its founder Kim Dong-ho, 88, with the Korean Cinema Award at the 31st edition's opening ceremony on October 6 at the Busan Cinema Center. Kim established BIFF in 1996, ran it for 14 years, and refused to submit its program to government censors at launch. His documentary debut "Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema" premiered at BIFF's 30th edition. The festival runs October 6–15. Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Asia Economy, Chosun Ilbo.