Oryukdo - gateway to busan Korea

oryukdo means five-or-sux islets, beacause dn a clear day dnly five islets can be seen but dn a foggy or tide-rising day , six are visible. THE Actual number of islets is six, and according to the distance from the shore, they are called Bangpaeseom (Shield isle) , Solseom ( Pine isle), Suriseom ( Eagle isle) , Songgotseom(Awl isle), Gulseom(Cave isle), and eungdaeseom (Lighthouse isle) .

In the greatest isle Gulseom, there is an immense cave with crstal-clear, pure drinkable water dripping from the ceiling . The islet most distant from the shore was originally called Batseom (Field isle ), but was renamed Deungdaeseom after a lighthouse was founded there. this group of scenic islets is symbol of the Busan, gateway to Korea.

Half -day tour - Busan city

Half-Day Tour course
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Taejongdae and the unforgettable Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams
▶Tour: Taejongdae → Lotte Department Store (Gwangbok Branch) → Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams

1) Head to Taejongdae (at the entrance, use the Danubi Train in the park for a speedy tour)

* Attractions : Taejongdae, a park located at the southern tip of Yeongdo Island, commands magnificent views. The name Taejongdae comes from the fact that King Taejong Muyol of the Shilla Dynasty was fascinated with this scenic spot and made frequent visits to this area.  Don't miss the Tasjongdae Observatory, Shinseon Rock, Mangbuseok Rock, and the Yeongdo Marine Cultural Space, etc.

**Getting there :
Metro Line 1 (Orange), Nampo Station (Exit 6) → Take Bus 8, 30, 66, or 88 → Get off at the Taejongdae Terminus



2)Lotte Department Store (Gwangbok Branch) - Attractions include the water fountain,

food court and observation deck

* Attractions : There's a water fountain show here inside the mall. Apparently,  it takes place every hour on the hour, during the day.  Sit down and enjoy a coffee while watching the fountain show. From the observation deck on the top of the building, you can also enjoy a beautiful view of the harbor, along with the cool sea breeze.

** Getting there: At Taejongdae, take bus 8, 30, or 66 → Get off at the "Yeongdo Daegyo" bus stop.



3)Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams

*Attractions: The Sunset Fountain of Dreams, also called "The Dadaepo Fountain of Dreams", embroiders the sky of Dadaepo at dusk with cool spouts of water and colorful lights to the accompaniment of magnificent music.

 # Everyday except Mondays Musical fountain show schedule (April-October every year)
# Spring (April) Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday): 19:30 Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays: 19:30, 20:30
# Summer (May~August) Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday): 20:00 Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays: 20:00, 21:00
#Fall (September~October) Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday): 19:30 Saturday,
Sunday and National Holidays: 19:00, 20:00 (Apart from the musical fountain show,
regular fountain shows take place 5 times a day: at 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00, then again at sunset,
and finally right after the first musical fountain show)
# The fountain's schedule may change and be cancelled according to the weather,
so visit the website and check the schedule. Website: http://fountain.saha.go.kr/front2/phtml/index.php

 Dadaepo's Misical fountains
                                          

**Getting there
-From Nampo Station (Line 1): Come out at Exit 8. then walk down the street and catch Bus 11.
Ride for about an hour, and get off at the "Daewoo Apt" bus stop in Dadaepo. Walk down the hill a little,
and you'll see the beach straight ahead -From Daeti Station (Line 1): Come out at Exit 1. then take either
Bus 96 or 1000 to the "Daewoo Apt" bus stop in Dadaepo. This stop is right on the main road.

The beach is across the street. -From Dangni Station (Line 1): Come out at Exit 5,
take Bus 2 to the "Dadaepo Haesuyokjang" bus stop, and walk on down the street
(in the same direction as the bus is going) till you get to the beach. This way is a bit longer, though.

Busan International Film Festival World Cinema section ' Barbara' Film Information

The World Cinema section has allowed everyone to examine the general trend of non-Asian films of the year. This year, the section is filled with 74 films from 45 countries. A number of new works by the world-renowned filmmakers have been selected from Europe, where the nations with traditionally strong film industry are located. Among them, there are films presented or awarded at the world's three major film festivals, such as Michael Haneke's (France), Matteo Garrone's (Italy), Thomas Vinterberg's , the Taviani brothers' (Italy) and Christian Petzold's (Germany). There also are new works from the filmmakers like Jan Troell, Marco Bellocchio, Ken Loach, Volker Schlondorff, Olivier Assayas and Cristian Mungiu. France still ranks first in terms of the number of newly produced films, and Italian directors have been standing strong since last year. Vitality of German cinema is proven by the increase in the number of German films selected, as well as . European world premieres include Silvio Soldini's (Italy) and (Spain), characterized by its unique and mystical atmosphere.

 The international premieres include (Denmark), (Netherlands), (Finland), a comedy called (France) and a revisionist western (Poland). There also are works by new European filmmakers: (UK) and (Ireland). Meanwhile, a large number of high-quality independent films are produced each year in North America. Particular attention is required for two films having their world premieres in Busan, (Canada) and (Canada). Ben Affleck's (US), a Hollywood film produced this year, has been selected from the USA to provide a unique and enjoyable experience. In 2012, the most noticeable trend of world cinema is the remarkable growth achieved by the film industries in Central and South Americas. Such a growth is demonstrated by the Best Director Award won by Carlos Reygadas and the meteoric rise of young directors including Michel Franco and Andres Burgos Vallejo. In particular, this year's significant growth of Chilean and Colombian films will be witnessed with (Chile), (Chile) ? a unique western which will have its international premiere, or (Colombia). As for African and Oceanian films, (Morocco), (Kenya), (South Africa) and (Australia) will prove their directors' skillfulness in Busan. The World Cinema films describe diverse aspects of human life, sometimes from a serious and critical perspective and other times within the framework of a particular genre. These films, which will travel long distance to visit Busan, reflect the lives of our contemporary global neighbors and therefore be all the more interesting.

                             World Cinema sect. <Barbara> Film Information
                                 *  COUNTRY: Germany
                                 *Running Time:  105min
                                 * Color / Format : 35mm / Color

COUNTRY	Germany

COUNTRY	Germany

                              

COUNTRY	Germany

      <Barbara> is without doubt a masterpiece of Christian Petzold. His works share a distinctive style that the characters communicate their emotions through facial expressions and eye movement rather than dialogues. Barbara also demonstrates the psychology of Barbara who is planning to escape East Germany to West Germany through her face instead of lines exchanged between characters or events. Barbara set a plan to escape from the suffocating society of East Germany to West Germany. The first half of the film is filled with depiction of misery and sense of isolation that she feels living in East Germany. While preparing her escape, she meets Stella, a girl from a youth detention center who was forced to be hospitalized, and falls in love with a colleague doctor Andre. These people make Barbara’s decision changed. What if happiness is not in the land over the border but is what you create with people around you? Petzold does not plainly make his point. Instead, he wants the audience to look at Barbara’s situation in the scenes captured in long shot and hopefully empathize with her.

DIRECTOR :  Christian PETZOLD
Born in Hilden in 1960, Petzold moved to Berlin in 1981, first studying German, literature and drama at the FU in Berlin, followed by studies at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin from 1988-94, during which time he was assistant director to Harun Farocki and Hartmut Bitomsky. Directing his first drama in 1995, his film <Die Innere Sicher-heit> (2000) received a Gold German Film Award. His films <Gespenster> (2004) and <Yella> (2006) have screened in the Berlinale’s Competition programme.

17th Busan International Film Festival opening film - Cold war

Here is a mole in the police waging a war on crime, tipping off a criminal gang. Then, why the mole communicates secretly with the gang? What is their purpose? Cold War talks about a story different from other typical crime films in the course of uncovering the inner enemy. It is difficult for the audience to predict what is the purpose of the mole and this is how Cold War announces the arrival of a new type of crime film made by young blood.

Five Hong Kong police officers are kidnapped. As the chief of police affairs is on business trip, two deputy chiefs, Sean Lau and M.B. Lee, set out to solve the case. They are in competition for the chief position and distrust each other. Lee first takes charge of the case as the acting chief but comes to a dead end. Lau, who then takes over the case, falls prey to a plot. The two end up being under ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) investigation. Although the case is solved after many twists and turns, war on crime still goes on. This film highlights the rivalry between Lau and Lee in the process of solving the case or how the case about external war is influenced by internal conflict. It is related to overconfidence, thirst for fame, and lust for power. In other words, this film closely looks into the conflict between human innate desire and conscience rather than the rivalry between good and evil. That is why Cold War is a well thought-out crime film and, at the same time, an excellent psychological film.

DIRECTOR * Longman LEUNG

Leung is an award-winning Art Director/Production Designer, whose credits include (2009) and (2010), while Luk is a sought-after First Assistant Director

with over 15 years of experience on films like (2006) and (2008). is their passion project. With internationally renowned producer Bill Kong shepherding the project, Leung and Luk have gathered together an impressive ensemble to collaboratively create the most exciting police action film to come out of Hong Kong in recent years.
* Sunny LUK

Leung is an award-winning Art Director/Production Designer, whose credits include (2009) and (2010), while Luk is a sought-after First Assistant Director

with over 15 years of experience on films like (2006) and (2008). is their passion project. With internationally renowned producer Bill Kong shepherding the project, Leung and Luk have gathered together an impressive ensemble to collaboratively create the most exciting police action film to come out of Hong Kong in recent years.

DIRECTOR Sunny LUK / Longman LEUNG /COUNTRY Hong Kong, China / Date of Production 2012 / Running Time 102min / Color / Format DCP / Color

*BIFF Theater 10-04 19:00
* Haneulyeon Theater 10-05 19:30
* Megabox Haeundae M 10-08 10:00
* Megabox Haeundae M 10-11 19:00