Festivals

Jul 05, 2010

Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival

Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) is one of the most anticipated events on Bucheon city’s calendar. Over the last 12 years, this dynamic film festival has screened major works and hidden gems, and has gained a strong reputation with movie fans both at home and abroad, turning Bucheon into a cultural city.


This year PiFan, which is celebrating its 14th anniversary, has announced a bold program, taking another leap forward in the festival’s development. The festival will select new innovative movies as well as controversial movies, and the program is expected to attract a large audience. Special programs on the Pifan 2010 program include “Family Fanta”, screening movies for all audiences; “Ani Fanta”, one of the most popular programs which shows unique animated films; and the Special Program, which shows retrospectives of selected directors. Most of the events will take place at the Boksagol Cultural Center, however, there will also be screenings at the Primus Sopoong Multiplex, which is located in Bucheon Bus Terminal.


As well as the movie screenings, the Fantastic Concert, Fantastic Book Fair, and various other events will also be held, making the festival a great event for Bucheon’s citizens and for tourists.