Park Chan-wook

Park Chan-wook

61 · Born: Aug 23, 1963

Personal Details

Height5' 6"
BornAug 23, 1963 Seoul, South Korea
Parents
  • Park Don-seo
  • Shim Sang-gu
Relatives
  • Chan-kyong Park (Sibling)

Biography

Park Chan-wook, a visionary filmmaker born on August 23, 1963, has established himself as a leading figure in the world of South Korean cinema and global filmmaking in the 21st century.

With a multifaceted career spanning film direction, screenwriting, producing, and even film criticism, Park Chan-wook has made a significant impact on the industry.

His cinematic masterpieces are renowned for their striking cinematography and innovative framing techniques, which often blur the lines between art and storytelling.

Moreover, Park Chan-wook's films are often characterized by their dark humor and unflinching exploration of complex, sometimes brutal subject matter, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

As a testament to his influence and artistic prowess, Park Chan-wook's work has been widely recognized and celebrated, solidifying his position as one of the most important filmmakers of our time.

Career

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2008
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2002
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
{"id":183680,"title":"Through Korean Cinema","year":"2010","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/through-korean-cinema","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_183680.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_183680.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":227323,"title":"The Truth Beneath","year":"2016","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-truth-beneath","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227323.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227323.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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2008
Misseu Hongdangmu
Misseu Hongdangmu as Screenplay
{"id":216187,"title":"Decision to Leave","year":"2022","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/decision-to-leave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ou9m1ql2i30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ou9m1ql2i30.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Decision to Leave
Decision to Leave as Director, Writer
{"id":117417,"title":"The Handmaiden","year":"2016","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-handmaiden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4pt6lbtlhj80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4pt6lbtlhj80.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden as Director, Writer
{"id":8256,"title":"Stoker","year":"2013","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/stoker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1oh02pt8jbq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1oh02pt8jbq0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Stoker
Stoker as Director
{"id":146736,"title":"60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero","year":"2011","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/60-seconds-of-solitude-in-year-zero","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_146736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_146736.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":8901,"title":"Thirst","year":"2009","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/thirst-2009","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72om496ddhl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72om496ddhl0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Thirst
Thirst as Director, Screenplay
{"id":34757,"title":"I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK","year":"2006","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/im-a-cyborg-but-thats-ok","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34757.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34757.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK as Director, Screenplay
{"id":17395,"title":"Lady Vengeance","year":"2005","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lady-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ug2407ku440.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ug2407ku440.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Lady Vengeance
Lady Vengeance as Director, Screenplay
{"id":34837,"title":"Three... Extremes","year":"2004","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/three-extremes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pskqb66dv50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pskqb66dv50.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Three... Extremes
Three... Extremes as Director, Writer
{"id":770,"title":"Oldboy","year":"2003","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/oldboy-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41a7jpgoj9b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41a7jpgoj9b0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Oldboy
Oldboy as Director, Screenplay
{"id":220889,"title":"If You Were Me","year":"2003","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/if-you-were-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220889.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220889.jpg"},"released":1}
If You Were Me
If You Were Me as Director, Writer
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2002
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance as Director, Screenplay
{"id":53230,"title":"Joint Security Area","year":"2000","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/joint-security-area","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68cbkes8k5b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68cbkes8k5b0.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Joint Security Area
Joint Security Area as Director, Screenplay
{"id":103846264,"title":"The Sympathizer","year":"2024","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-sympathizer","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5af0cspslp70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5af0cspslp70.jpg"},"released":1}
2024