31st Busan International Film Festival Concludes, "Midday Meal" Wins Best Film

The 31st Busan International Film Festival concluded on October 15, 2026, with the announcement of its award winners. Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's "Midday Meal" was honored with the Busan Award for Best Film, making it eligible for submission to the Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. Indian director Shashank Walia's "Birds in the Dark" received the prestigious New Currents Award, recognizing emerging Asian filmmakers.