The cantilever roof weighs 4,000 tons and spans 85 meters without central support.
The roof features a double-sided LED screen surface, making it one of the largest LED ceilings globally.
The site was selected specifically to act as the primary hub for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
The design utilizes a deconstructivist style characterized by complex, non-linear shapes.
The complex includes the 'Double Cone,' a focal point building that houses a cafe, restaurant, and information center.
The outdoor BIFF theater provides seating for 4,000 spectators under the cantilever.
The facility is designed to host both high-end orchestral performances and major cinematic premieres.
The floor area of the roof exceeds the size of a standard soccer field.
The Busan Cinema Center is an architectural landmark featuring the world's longest cantilever roof, which covers the outdoor BIFF Theater. Designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, the complex serves as the permanent home of the Busan International Film Festival. The structure is illuminated at night by 42,600 LED lights integrated into the ceiling of the 'Big Roof'. It houses multiple performance spaces, including the Haneulyeon Theatre for stage productions and the Cinema Mountain building for film screenings. The venue integrates public plaza space with professional-grade media facilities. It is located at the confluence of the Suyeong River and the coastal district of Haeundae.
From the pedestrian bridge crossing the Suyeong River looking back at the Big Roof.
Check the official website for outdoor concert schedules, as the main plaza often hosts free public screenings or events.
Walk under the Big Roof at dusk to experience the LED light performance.
Bring a light jacket for indoor screenings, as the theaters are climate-controlled year-round.
Do not visit expecting to enter all theaters at once, as many areas are restricted to ticket holders for specific screenings.
Closed on Mondays for facility maintenance.
Maintain silence during film screenings; formal attire is expected for evening gala performances.
