The 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF)

: Two Korean Films in the Spotlight

The Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF) returns for its 44th edition from April 3 to 18, 2026, at Brussels Expo (Palais 10). As an official partner of the festival, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) is proud to support the screening of two outstanding Korean films and facilitate the presence of a guest director to engage with the local audience. This year, Korean cinema takes center stage with two gripping thrillers competing in prestigious categories. We invite all film lovers to join us for these exceptional screenings.

[Black Raven Competition]

SISTER (2026)

Director: JIN Sung-moon

87 min, Belgian Premiere, Subtitles: EN / FR / NL

April 16, 18:00 @ Brussels Expo

*In the presence of Director JIN Sung-moon

(Synopsis)

On paper, the plan was simple: kidnap So-jin, keep her in a remote, soundproof location, and wait for her wealthy father to pay the ransom. Far from being a crime of pure greed, the kidnappers are driven by desperation—one needs funds for a sister’s expensive surgery, while the other struggles to save a child between life and death. This "Robin Hood" justification eases their conscience, but complications arise quickly. So-jin has cut all ties with her father, and the kidnappers’ own motivations are a web of lies and betrayal that threaten to unravel. While it may remind seasoned viewers of The Disappearance of Alice Creed, this Korean reimagining holds a secret in its title, SISTER, that you have yet to discover...

[International Competition]

TRISTES TROPIQUES (2025)

Director: PARK Hoon-jung

118 min, Belgian Premiere, Subtitles: EN / FR / NL

April 17, 20:00 @ Brussels Expo

(Synopsis)

In a world where most children are playing with toys, a group of youngsters is trained seven days a week in the tropical jungle to become the world’s most dangerous assassins, known as “Tristes Tropiques.” Years later, scattered across Asia, a brutal event shatters their secret clan, leading to mutual suspicion, existential betrayal, and bloody vengeance. Directed by Park Hoon-jung—the acclaimed screenwriter behind I Saw the Devil and New World—this film offers an incredible cinematic experience. Imagine a high-stakes drama fueled by headshots, filmed with the intensity of The Raid or the stylistic flair of a John Wick movie directed by Wong Kar-wai.

Event Information

Festival Period: April 3 – 18, 2026

Venue: Brussels Expo (Palais 10)

Tickets & Full Program: Please visit the official BIFFF website