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- Cinema Without Barriers, Advancing Inclusivity Through WITHBOM Films
- May 5 (Tue) and May 6 (Wed) Designated as “Barrier-Free Days”
- WITHBOM (Barrier-free) Ambassador, Actor YOON Jong-hoon, Meets the Audience as Moderator
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The 27th JEONJU International Film Festival (JEONJU IFF, Festival Co-Directors MIN Sungwook and JUNG Junho) presents Special Screening: WITHBOM (Barrier-free) Version.
Since 2023, JEONJU IFF has operated a barrier-free film production initiative and special screenings. Building on this effort, the festival introduced Special Screening: WITHBOM (Barrier-Free) Version last year, further expanding and putting into practice the value of inclusive cinema.
“WITHBOM (Barrier-Free) version” is a content brand developed by the Korean Film Council, referring to films equipped with Korean subtitles, audio description, and sign language interpretation, enabling audiences with and without disabilities to enjoy films together. 15 films in this year’s special screening will be presented with Korean subtitles and Audio Description.
During the 27th edition of the festival, May 5 (Tue) and May 6 (Wed) will be designated as “Barrier-Free Day,” featuring screenings of WITHBOM (Barrier-Free) versions.
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| △ 2026 WITHBOM (Barrier-free) Ambassador, YOON Jong-hoon |
This year’s WITHBOM (Barrier-free) Ambassador is actor YOON Jong-hoon, jointly selected by JEONJU IFF and the Persons with Disabilities Film Festival (PDFF). His relationship with the JEONJU IFF traces back to the 11th edition, where he starred in FROZEN LAND, the Grand Prize winner of the Korean Competition for Shorts. Beginning with JEONJU IFF, YOON will continue his role through the PDFF.
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| △ From the left: SLOWLY, A Pear Tree in the Star Village, mistletoe, Winter Light |
The program includes a diverse lineup of award-winning films from the 26th JEONJU IFF, including short film winners SLOWLY, A Pear Tree in the Star Village, and mistletoe, as well as the Grand Prize-winning feature Winter Light.
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| △ From the left: The Final Semester, The World of Love, No Other Choice |
Also screening are The Final Semester, The World of Love, and No Other Choice, all of which achieved notable recognition and success in the Korean film industry last year. Furthermore, Post-screening Guest Visits (GV) will also be held, with YOON Jong-hoon participating as moderator.
Special Screening: WITHBOM (Barrier-free) Version, joined by YOON Jong-hoon, will be screened at the 27th JEONJU International Film Festival. The 27th edition of the festival will take place over 10 days from April 29 (Wed) to May 8 (Fri), 2026, across Jeonju City.
The 27th JEONJU IFF Special Screening: WITHBOM (Barrier-free) Version Selection
※Listed in the programming order
[Feature Films]
| Title |
Director |
Genre |
| The Final Semester |
LEE Ranhee |
Fiction |
| Winter Light |
CHO Hyunsuh |
Fiction |
| The World of Love |
YOON Gaeun |
Fiction |
| JOURNEY THERE |
KIM Jinyu |
Fiction |
| No Other Choice |
PARK Chan-wook |
Fiction |
[Short Films]
| Title |
Director |
Genre |
| SLOWLY |
KIM Haejin |
Fiction |
| A Pear Tree in the Star Village |
SHIN Yul |
Documentary |
| mistletoe |
HWANG Hyeonjee |
Fiction |
| For Girls |
SON Jayoung |
Fiction |
| Galbi |
SONG Esther, LIM Yeonju |
Fiction |
| The Roots |
SO Jiin |
Fiction |
| The Cold Breath |
KIM Tae-hwi |
Fiction |
| Unboxing |
PARK Raekyung |
Fiction |
| Family Tree |
KIM Kyumin |
Fiction |
| Womb Mates |
NOH Heejeong |
Fiction |
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