Festival de Cine de Florencia Corea 2027, Italia

• 11 de marzo de 2027
  Fecha del evento:
• 20 de marzo de 2027
  Final del evento:

Qué esperar en 2027

Florence Korea Film Festival 2027 will mark the 25th edition of the Florence Korea Film Fest, returning to Florence for a major celebration of South Korean cinema and Korean culture. The festival has been presenting Korean films in Italy since its first edition in 2003 and has developed a programme combining contemporary cinema, classic works, short films, documentaries, retrospectives, masterclasses and cultural events.

The 2027 edition is scheduled to continue the festival’s focus on Korean filmmaking while bringing cinema together with music, visual arts, webtoons and educational activities. Previous editions have featured internationally recognised directors, actors, composers, illustrators and other creative professionals, alongside emerging filmmakers and new Korean productions.

The detailed 2027 film selection, guest list and individual programme sections have not yet been fully announced. Visitors can expect the official programme to be released progressively through the festival website as titles, events and guest appearances are confirmed.

Festival dates

Florence Korea Film Festival 2027 is scheduled to take place from March 11 to March 20, 2027, in Florence, Italy.

The festival will run across ten days, with screenings and related activities expected to be distributed throughout the festival period. The official website already identifies the event as the 25th Florence Korea Film Fest and lists the 2027 edition in its festival information.

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Sedes y lugares del festival

The principal festival venue is expected to remain Cinema La Compagnia, which is the festival’s main location for film screenings and masterclasses.

Cinema La Compagnia

Via Camillo Cavour, 50/R, 50121 Florence, Italy

The venue hosts the festival’s major screenings and masterclasses and is located close to Florence’s historic centre.

Other locations used by the festival’s recent programme include:

• Cinema Stensen – Viale Don Minzoni, 25/C, Florence
• Teatro Verdi – Via Ghibellina, 99, Florence
• Palazzo Medici Riccardi – Via De’ Ginori 14, Florence

These venues have been used for concerts, exhibitions and cultural activities associated with recent editions. The final 2027 venue list should be checked against the official programme once the full schedule is published.

Programa completo

The complete 2027 programme has not yet been published, but the Florence Korea Film Festival traditionally combines several forms of Korean cinema and cultural programming.

Expected programme areas include:

• Korean feature films
• Short films
• Documentaries
• Contemporary Korean cinema
• Korean Horizons
• K-Cinema Today
• Short-film programmes
• Retrospectives
• Director tributes
• Clases magistrales
• Filmmaker meetings
• Webtoon and illustration-related activities
• Concerts and music events
• Special cultural events
• Closing and opening ceremonies

Recent editions have also incorporated online content and cultural activities alongside the cinema programme. The festival’s official programme section describes its offer as including documentaries, short films, films and retrospectives focusing on important figures in Korean cinema.

Featured films & premieres

The 2027 film titles and premiere announcements have not yet been fully released. The festival traditionally places considerable emphasis on contemporary Korean cinema and has presented Italian and other premiere screenings alongside established Korean films.

Recent programming has included contemporary releases such as People and Meat, Hallan, Frosted Window, Yadang: The Snitch, The People Upstairs, Project Y, The Price of Goodbye, Florence Knockin’ on You y The Mutation.

The festival also uses its programme to connect new releases with older landmark works. Recent retrospectives and tribute programmes have included films by Yeon Sang-ho and works featuring Gong Yoo, demonstrating the festival’s combination of contemporary releases and influential Korean cinema.

The final 2027 selection should be consulted once the official programme is published.

Directors, actors & guests

The Florence Korea Film Festival has a long history of inviting Korean directors, actors, musicians, illustrators and other creative professionals to Florence.

Recent guests have included Gong Yoo, Yeon Sang-ho, Yang Jong-hyun, Lee Chang-yeoul, Kim Dae-hwan, Kim Jong-kwan, Lee Hwan, Shin Su-won, Cho Sung-woo, Kim Mi-jo, Anna Bonita and Nam Junghoon.

The guest programme normally includes appearances at screenings, filmmaker meetings, masterclasses and special events. The 2027 guest list has not yet been announced, so visitors should check the official festival announcements for confirmed names.

Screening schedule

The screening schedule for 2027 will be released closer to the festival. Based on recent editions, programming is arranged throughout the day with afternoon and evening screenings, short-film sessions, special presentations and late screenings.

Un programa típico puede incluir:

• Afternoon feature-film screenings
• Short-film blocks
• Evening premieres
• Retrospective screenings
• Director meetings
• Clases magistrales
• Special tribute screenings
• Opening and closing events

Recent schedules have placed many major screenings and masterclasses at Cinema La Compagnia, while special cultural activities have taken place at other Florence venues.

Visitors should check the individual film listing before attending because admission arrangements, venue and registration requirements can vary between events.

Ticket types & accreditation

2027 ticket prices have not yet been announced. As a reference, the 2026 festival published the following admission prices, converted here into approximate US dollars:

• Full festival pass: approximately $92 for the in-person and online festival programme
• Online festival pass: approximately $4.50
• Afternoon single screening: approximately $8
• Reduced afternoon ticket: approximately $7
• Evening screening: aproximadamente $9
• Full-day festival pass: aproximadamente $17
• Afternoon day pass: aproximadamente $15

The 2026 festival also listed a press accreditation fee of approximately $11, providing registered media professionals with access to conferences, guest meetings and scheduled festival screenings, together with festival materials.

The 2027 prices may change, so visitors should confirm the final rates through the official ticketing information before purchasing.

Industry & professional access

The festival provides opportunities for professionals working in cinema, journalism, cultural programming and Korean-Italian cultural relations.

Professional and media participants can use accreditation arrangements where available. Recent press accreditation provided access to festival conferences, meetings with guests and scheduled screenings, together with festival materials.

Masterclasses are another important professional component. Recent editions have featured detailed discussions with directors and actors about filmmaking, acting, cinematic language and contemporary Korean culture. The 2027 professional programme will depend on the confirmed guest list and programme announcements.

Red carpet & special events

The Florence Korea Film Festival combines film screenings with opening and closing ceremonies, guest appearances, masterclasses, concerts, exhibitions and cultural encounters.

The festival does not operate solely as a conventional red-carpet event. Its special events place considerable emphasis on direct interaction between audiences and Korean filmmakers and artists.

Recent editions have featured major guest masterclasses, director meetings, concerts and exhibitions. For example, the 2026 programme included a masterclass with Gong Yoo, a masterclass with Yeon Sang-ho, a workshop with composer Cho Sung-woo and a concert programme.

Normas del festival

The festival operates under official regulations established by Taegukgi – Toscana Korea Association. The organisation describes the Florence Korea Film Festival as a cultural, non-profit event dedicated to promoting South Korean cinema and culture.

Visitors should follow the admission conditions associated with their ticket, accreditation or festival pass. Some masterclasses and special events may require advance registration because places can be limited.

Recent masterclasses have reached capacity through advance registration, demonstrating that special events may close before the festival begins.

Film titles, screening times and participating guests may also be subject to programme changes, so visitors should check the official programme before attending.

Cómo llegar

Cinema La Compagnia is located on Via Camillo Cavour in central Florence and can be reached easily from Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station.

From Santa Maria Novella station, the festival’s official location information indicates that Cinema La Compagnia can be reached on foot in approximately ten minutes. The route follows the central streets toward Via Cavour.

Visitors arriving in Florence by train can therefore reach the main festival venue without requiring a car. Florence Airport is also connected with the city centre through the local tram network and other transport services.

Transporte público y aparcamiento

Public transport is a practical option for travelling between the festival’s central Florence locations. The festival specifically provides public transport information for Cinema La Compagnia and encourages sustainable mobility.

For Cinema La Compagnia:

• Via Ghibellina: served by lines 14, 23 and C1
• Via Cavour: served by C1
• Piazza San Marco: approximately a short walk away and served by multiple local routes

Teatro Verdi can be reached using nearby stops around Via dei Benci, Via Ghibellina and Via dei Pepi. Palazzo Medici Riccardi is also close to central bus connections around Piazza San Lorenzo and Via Cavour.

Parking in central Florence can be restricted, so visitors travelling by car should check current traffic restrictions and authorised parking facilities before arriving.

Zonas de alojamiento

Staying close to central Florence makes it easier to attend multiple festival screenings and special events.

Santa Maria Novella is convenient for visitors arriving by train and provides quick access to Cinema La Compagnia and the historic centre.

San Marco and Santissima Annunziata are close to Cinema La Compagnia and provide a quieter base within walking distance of several central attractions.

Duomo and San Lorenzo offer accommodation surrounded by restaurants, cafés and major Florence landmarks, while remaining close to several festival locations.

Santa Croce and Sant’Ambrogio are useful for visitors attending events around Teatro Verdi and looking for a lively neighbourhood with evening dining options.

The festival has also maintained accommodation partnerships in previous editions, so visitors should check the official accommodation information for any 2027 partner offers.

Food & dining

Florence provides a wide selection of Tuscan restaurants, cafés, bakeries and international dining options close to the festival venues.

The festival’s information section has historically included partner restaurants and dining recommendations for visitors. Recent partner listings have included restaurants such as Trattoria Dall’Oste, Ristorante Boccanegra, Ristorante Paoli and Ristorante Acqua al 2.

Visitors interested in Korean food can also look for Korean restaurants in central Florence, while traditional Tuscan options provide an easy way to combine the festival with local cuisine.

For busy screening days, eating near the next venue is generally more practical than travelling across the city between screenings.

Accesibilidad

Accessibility arrangements can differ between individual cinemas, theatres and historic cultural venues used by the festival.

Cinema La Compagnia is the main screening venue, while additional events may take place at Cinema Stensen, Teatro Verdi and Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Visitors requiring step-free access, accessible seating or specific assistance should contact the relevant venue before attending.

The festival also promotes sustainable and accessible audience participation through electronic programmes and public transport information.

For specific accessibility requirements, contacting the festival team in advance is recommended.

Best screenings to attend

Visitors interested in Korean cinema can build their festival experience around several programme types.

Contemporary Korean cinema provides an introduction to current Korean filmmaking and is usually represented through the festival’s contemporary competition and showcase sections.

Corto, Corti! is suitable for viewers who want to discover emerging filmmakers and a variety of short-form storytelling. Recent editions have presented multiple short-film programmes across several festival days.

Retrospectives and tributes are useful for visitors who want to explore the work of influential Korean directors and actors through multiple films.

Clases magistrales provide a different experience from standard screenings, allowing audiences to hear directly from invited filmmakers, actors, composers and other professionals. Recent masterclasses have featured Gong Yoo and Yeon Sang-ho.

Opening and closing events are also important choices for visitors who want to experience the festival’s ceremonial side and major guest appearances.

Aspectos destacados de años anteriores

The 2026 edition featured 19 feature films and 46 short films across a ten-day programme, with 12 festival guests. The programme included contemporary Korean cinema, short films, tributes, masterclasses, special events and cultural activities.

One of the major highlights was the participation of actor Gong Yoo and director Yeon Sang-ho. The festival presented them with its Festival Cinema Award and organised programmes around their careers and films.

The 2026 programme also included a tribute to Yeon Sang-ho featuring works such as The Fake, Train to Busan, Seoul Station, Peninsula y Psychokinesis. Gong Yoo’s programme included Silenced, Train to Busan, The Age of Shadows y A Man and a Woman.

The competition award was won by Shin Su-won’s The Mutation, which received the Florence Korea Film Fest’s recognition for the 2026 edition.

Official tickets & accreditation

Tickets, festival passes, accreditation information and the final 2027 programme should be checked through the official Florence Korea Film Festival website. The festival states that accreditation and subscription options can provide access to screenings and related activities.

The 2026 pricing structure can be used as a reference until the 2027 rates are announced, with previous published admission levels ranging from approximately $7 for reduced daytime admission to approximately $92 for a full festival pass.

Official festival contact information:

• Festival: https://koreafilmfest.com/
• Teléfono: +39 333 687 4142
• Correo electrónico: info@koreafilmfest.com

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