The KFFC category at MAiFF 2026 honours the legacy of the Korean Film Festival Canada, our annual film festival established in 2013 and recognised as the longest-running Korean film festival in Canada. Returning this year as a cornerstone of MAiFF, it celebrates exceptional Korean film and media arts while reflecting the richness and diversity of Korean storytelling. Featured in this category are Korean-language films, films about Korean culture, films from South Korea, and works by Korean diaspora filmmakers from around the world. In the KFFC category, heritage, identity, and cinematic artistry vividly come to life together, inviting audiences to experience Korea.
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Program #1

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Congratulatory Screening:
‍Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema

Location: Cinéma du Musée
Time: May 14, 2026| 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Place: Cinema du Musee
Ticket: $14.50 GA, $10 Student/Senior discount

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1. Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema by Kim Dong-ho

We are deeply honored to present a special screening celebrating the legacy of Kim Dong-ho whose life has been devoted to film as founder of the Busan International Film Festival and a defining figure in Asian cinema. In this intimate documentary, Kim, now nearing ninety, picks up a camera for the first time following COVID-19, traveling the world to reconnect with filmmakers and reflect on a changing cinematic landscape. The film becomes a meditation on memory, resilience, and the future of cinema.What makes this work especially powerful is its extraordinary collective of voices. Featuring over 100 Asian filmmakers, it brings together legendary figures such as Lee Chang-dong (Director, Burning), Park Chan-wook (Director, Oldboy, Decision to Leave), Bong Joon-ho (Director, Parasite), Tsai Ming-liang (Director, Vive L’Amour), Im Kwon-taek (legendary South Korean director), Moon So-ri (acclaimed character actress), Park Jeong-min (acclaimed actor), Jeon Do-yeon (Best Actress, Cannes Film Festival), Lee Jung-jae (Emmy-winning actor, Squid Game), and many more.

Directed by

Kim Dong-ho

Origin

South Korea

Length

104 mins

Year

2025

Language

Korean

Medium

Documentary

2. Master's Tale: The Perfect Jib Bap by Shanghoon

"Jib Bap" is a personal journey into the heart of traditional Korean home-cooked meals, exploring the deep connection between food, culture, and identity. The film reflects on a unique upbringing, split between Korea, England, and New York, and how this experience shaped an appreciation for authentic Korean cuisine. The documentary highlights the significance of Korea's three key fermented sauces—Doenjang, Ganjang, and Gochujang—and the personal touch each family brings to their meals. In contrast to mass-produced flavors, the focus is on preserving tradition through fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Directed by

Shanghoon

Origin

Canada

Length

5 mins

Year

2024

Language

Korean

Medium

Documentary

Program #2

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KFFC 2 @ Cinema du Parc

Location: Cinéma du Parc
Time: Friday May 29 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ticket: $14.50 GA, $10 Student/Senior discount

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PROGRAM

1. Manok by Yu-Jin Lee

After the death of her mother, Manok closes her lesbian bar, Lainbow, and returns to her hometown of Iban-ri(이반리). But the home she comes back to is still shaped by the same old judgments, exclusions, and the obstructive presence of her ex-husband who is the town chief. Rather than letting the town define or diminish her, Manok decides to enter the race to become the next chief.

Directed by

Yu-Jin Lee

Origin

South Korea

Length

109 mins

Year

2025

Language

Korean

Medium

Fiction

2. 2mins40seconds by Han Okhi

One of the major works by South Korean feminist film collective Kaidu Club, this short is a dynamic, idiosyncratic, and mosaic-like portrait of Korean life, culture, and people who dream of a unified North and South.
Part of the HAN OKHI RETROSPECTIVE series.

Directed by

Han Okhi

Origin

South Korea

Length

10

Year

1975

Language

Korean

Medium

Experimental