An important venue for the Busan International Film Festival, this complex plays a mix of Korean and foreign films in its smaller venues. The magnificent complex has the world's longest cantilever structure. The 127,000 LED lights streaming across its concave surface create an urban architectural spectacle at night.
Busan Cinema Center
Busan
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