Gyeongsan(Gyeongsan) Embraced in Autumn Colors, Warm Records from the 2025 UNICA Korea International Film Festival

The Scent of Cinema Carried by the Autumn Breeze

The air in Gyeongsan(Gyeongsan) is exceptionally clear in October. It is a season where the cool breeze brushes against your cheeks and the scent of scattered fallen leaves tickles the tip of your nose. This weekend, I visited the Gyeongsan CGV(Gyeongsan CGV) located in Jungbang-dong(Jungbang-dong), Gyeongsan-si(Gyeongsan-si), Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongsangbuk-do). The '2025 UNICA Korea International Film Festival' held here carried a warmth quite different from film festivals that simply chase after flashy attractions.

As soon as I entered the cinema, I could hear the savory aroma of popcorn mingled with the excited chatter of the audience. I was curious to see how the grand flow of UNICA(UNICA), which began in 1931, blossoms into values of peace and friendship in a small city like Gyeongsan(Gyeongsan). I truly loved the narratives that filled the screen without a single provocative scene.

Landscapes Beyond the Screen That Soothe the Heart

Rather than violence or sensational stimulation, this film festival focuses on discovering 'beautiful films' that deeply touch the human heart. This event, organized by the public interest corporation 'Making the World Beautiful Through Films(Yeonghwaro Sesangeul Areumdapge)', made me realize throughout the viewing that 'I am being comforted through film.' It was precious to spend time fully immersed in the messages conveyed by the films, feeling the faint laughter or quiet breathing of the person next to me in the dark theater.

UNICA Korea(UNICA Korea) has been held with the approval of the world federation every year since 2014, and it feels as though its unique character deepens with each passing year. I stayed for a long time, captivated by the special moment when the familiar space of Gyeongsan CGV(Gyeongsan CGV) was filled with a different artistic sensibility.

Tips for Travelers Enjoying Autumn in Gyeongsan(Gyeongsan)

The film festival is short but intense, running from Saturday, October 11th, to Sunday, October 12th. Gyeongsan CGV(Gyeongsan CGV) (6-5, Daehak-ro 28-gil) is easily accessible by public transportation. Try to enjoy the surrounding autumn scenery before or after the festival. Taking time to process the lingering emotions of the films at a nearby cafe while breathing in the clear air of Gyeongsan(Gyeongsan) is the highlight of this trip.

Large, crowded film festivals are great, but isn't it the true luxury of a traveler to dwell at a film festival that gives a small resonance to a person's character and our own happiness? It was the perfect weekend where, despite the chilly autumn air, my heart felt warmer than ever.