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2022117 minGdocumentary

Jiseok

2022117 minGdocumentary

On May 18, 2017, the Program Director of the Busan International Film Festival died from a heart attack while attending the Cannes Film Festival.

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On May 18, 2017, the Program Director of the Busan International Film Festival died from a heart attack while attending the Cannes Film Festival.

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Kim Young-jodirector

Jeon Byeong-wonwriter

Kim Ji-seok

Kim Ji-seokcast

Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Mohsen Makhmalbafcast

Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Kim Jiseok, Program Director of the Busan International Film Festival, died on May 18, 2017, from a heart attack in Cannes. His sudden death shocked the film community. Friends and colleagues reflect on his life and the pressures he faced in his final days. They share personal stories and insights about his contributions to the industry. The documentary runs for 117 minutes and captures the emotional responses to his unexpected passing.

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