Busan film festival fuels Asia's booming movie market
It celebrates its 20th anniversary this year; 10-day event will open with world premiere of Indian drama Zubaan
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ASIA's most influential film festival kicks off on Thursday in the South Korean port city of Busan, celebrating its 20th anniversary at a time of growing regional clout in the global movie market.
"An increasing number of filmmakers from around the world are paying attention to the importance and potential of Asian cinema and the market here," said Kang Soo-yeon, co-director of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). "BIFF has always recognised the importance of Asian cinema and aimed to help introduce the region's rising talent," Ms Kang told AFP.
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