18th Busan International Film Festival
The 18th Busan International Film Festival was held from October 3 to October 12, 2013 and was hosted by Aaron Kwok and Kang Soo-yeon.
| Opening film | Vara: A Blessing |
|---|---|
| Closing film | The Dinner |
| Location | Busan, South Korea |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Hosted by | Aaron Kwok Kang Soo-yeon |
| Festival date | October 3–12, 2013 |
The 10-day festival attracted 217,865 people despite the organizers having been forced to reschedule some events due to a typhoon. Upcoming filmmakers from South Korea and Mongolia won $30,000 for the New Currents Awards. Over 299 films from 70 countries were screened, with 94 world premieres and 40 international premieres. The event opened with Bhutanese film Vara: A Blessing and closed with the South Korean film The Dinner.
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