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Park Chan-wook (Korean: 박찬욱; IPA: [pak̚ tɕʰanuk̚]; born 23 August 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of South Korean cinema as well as 21st-century world cinema. [2]
Park Chan-wook was born on 23 August 1963 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a producer and writer, known for The Handmaiden (2016), Oldboy (2003) and Thirst (2009). He is married to Eun-hee Kim.
Aug 22, 2023 · A comprehensive list of the South Korean filmmaker's 12 feature films, from his debut in 1992 to his English-language movie in 2013. Find out which ones are his best and worst, and why, with analysis and commentary.
Nov 8, 2022 · The director of the twisty crime drama Decision to Leave explains the symbolism behind the pockets, the eyedrops, the language barrier, and the final scene. He also talks about the genre, the sex, and the violence in his film.
Apr 8, 2024 · Park Chan-wook Gets the Picture He Wants With “The Sympathizer,” the director of “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden” comes to American television. By Jia Tolentino
Aug 11, 2023 · THR looks back at how Park Chan-wook’s 'Old Boy' saga smashed barriers amid its 20th anniversary.
Aug 16, 2023 · The acclaimed Korean director talks about his 2004 masterpiece, which he restored and remastered in 4K HDR. He reveals the inspiration behind the live octopus scene, the hallway fight, and the film's key line.
