THEME
On the small beach of the afternoon, adorned with radiant glistening droplets,
Amidst docked ships, simmering bubbles,
Peaceful waves flow from the horizon into the vast ocean.
Each sea harbors its unique life.
In different seas,
We envision a harmony forged through embracing differences,
(A celebration of cultures and traditions, a tapestry of stories and dreams.)
In July 2023,
Towards Yeongdo and Haeundae in Busan,
Seas from around the world will come together.
What does your sea look like?
The Korea International Ocean Film Festival (KIOFF) awaits your sea.
2023 Korea International Ocean Film Festival
○ Period: July 21-23, 2023
○ Venue: Amir Park in Yeongdo-gu, Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu
Busan Cinema Center - 120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Amir Park - 55, Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
Subject to weather permitting, back up venue for rain is the main theater of the National Maritime Museum of Korea, Yeongdo-gu.
○ Hosted by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: https://kioff.kr/, https://www.dureraum.org/
Instagram kioff.official
PROGRAM
Opening Ceremony: July 21, 18:00-19:50, Amir park in Yeongdo-gu
Opening Film: Patrick and the whale / free admission
Movie screening (29 films from 10 countries): July 22-23, 2023, Amir Park (free admission), Busan Cinema Center (paid admission) - View 2023 KIOFF Program Book
Closing Ceremony: July 23, 17:00-18:40, Amir park in Yeongdo-gu
Closing Film: Magnetic Fields / free admission
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