When and where was the Ahn Sung-ki program held?

The Busan International Film Festival hosted a special program called "The Beautiful Era, Ahn Sung-ki" at its 31st edition, which opened on October 6 and closes on October 15. According to the festival, the program's screenings were completed in mid-October.

Which films were screened?

| Film | Director | Year | |---|---|---| | Waves Blow, Good Day | Lee Jang-ho | 1980 | | Whale Hunting | Bae Chang-ho | 1984 | | Chilsu and Mansu | Park Kwang-soo | 1988 | | Gagman | Lee Myung-se | 1988 | | White War | Chung Ji-young | 1992 | | Festival | Im Kwon-taek | 1996 |

Ahn had personally recommended these titles when the program was first being planned several years earlier.

Who joined the audience talks?

After the screenings, the directors of the films took the stage for audience talks. For "Festival," critic Jung Sung-il led a special talk. Actors Kim Bo-yeon, Kim Soo-chul, and Bae Jong-ok also attended and shared memories of working with Ahn.

What did colleagues say about him?

Jung Sung-il said Ahn was always kind, treating everyone politely and respectfully, and that he gave his full attention to every question, even clumsy ones, in order to offer his best answer.

For international fans

Ahn Sung-ki was one of South Korea's most respected film actors, with a career spanning decades. The festival also published a commemorative booklet, "Between Adventure and Model: Ahn Sung-ki, Actor of an Era," featuring essays by critics and interviews with actors.