Park Chan-wook
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About
Director of visually stunning, brutal films such as Oldboy, Thirst, and Joint Security Area.
Before Fame
He studied philosophy at Sogang University where he started a film club called the Sogang Film Community.
Trivia
He was a noted film critic with several publications to his name.
Family Life
His brother Park Chan-kyong was also a director.
Associated With
He was admired by Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino who pushed for Oldboy to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.