Park Chan-wook

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.