Netflix Korean Actioner ‘Uprising’ Sets Controversial Precedent as Busan Film Festival Opener: ‘We Still Support Independent Cinema’
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Programmers at the Busan International Film Festival have given their opening gala to an historical action thriller ‘Uprising” with an all-star Korean cast that hails not from a traditional Korean studio, but from Netflix the global streaming platform that has both disrupted and elevated the South Korean content industry.
Selectors have brushed aside criticism that the choice of a film that will skip a theatrical release and be available online within a couple of weeks, is a troubling precedent.
Instead, they have pointed out that the festival has long programmed TV series and also operates a content awards ceremony that is open to films, TV series and made-for-online content.
At a press presentation for the opening title on Wednesday, festival programmer Park Dosin framed a response in terms of experimentation and exploration. “First, I enjoyed the film and was able to forget about the format while watching it.
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