Archive · 26 Sep 2025
BIFF Awards: Zhang Lu's 'Gloaming' Wins Best Film
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has concluded, announcing its award winners.
Zhang Lu's film, 'Gloaming In Luomu,' received the Busan Award for Best Film.
Shu Qi won Best Director for her film, 'Girl'.
Lee Jiwon won Best Actor, while Takumi Kitamura, Go Ayano, and Yuta Hayashi shared the Best Actor award.
Additionally, the film 'En Route To' won the New Currents Award.
The festival also saw an increase in audience numbers.
Zhang Lu's 'Gloaming In Luomu' won the Busan Award for Best Film.
Shu Qi won Best Director for 'Girl'.
Lee Jiwon and the ensemble cast of 'Baka’s Identity' won Best Actor awards.
'En Route To' won the New Currents Award.
BIFF reported increased audience numbers despite fewer public holidays.
- Who
- Filmmakers and actors involved in the Busan International Film Festival.
- What
- The announcement of the winners at the Busan International Film Festival.
- When
- September 17-26 (festival dates), with the awards announced on the final night.
- Where
- Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- To recognize achievements in film and acting.
- Event
- Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)
- Best Film
- Gloaming In Luomu
- Best Director
- Shu Qi
- Best Actor
- Lee Jiwon
- Best Actor (Ensemble)
- Takumi Kitamura, Go Ayano, and Yuta Hayashi
- New Currents Award
- En Route To
- Special Jury Award
- Funky Freaky Freaks
