The 13th Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival will kick off on Wednesday for a seven-day run. 

The event will open with the Iranian film, “The End of Dreams” at the Busan Cinema Center.

A total of 175 films from a record 55 countries will be screened at this year’s event, which aims to instill dreams and creativity in children and youths via cinema.

During the festival period, a diverse range of events will also be held, including face painting and hands-on experience of puppet shows.