South Korean Filmmaker Known for "Decision to Leave," "Oldboy" & "The Handmaiden"; Owner of Moho Film

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Park Chan-wook Biography

Renowned South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook has a distinct reputation in the global cinema landscape. His directorial prowess has been recognized at prestigious platforms such as the Cannes Film Festival, where he bagged the Best Director award in 2022 for "Decision to Leave." Earlier, his film "Oldboy" received the Grand Prix at the same festival in 2004. Receiving the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language for "The Handmaiden" in 2016 further cemented his position in the international film community. Apart from directing, Park has also made significant contributions to the television industry, notably directing the English-language miniseries "The Little Drummer Girl" in 2018 and the miniseries "The Sympathizer."

Park's filmmaking style is characterized by persistent collaborations with renowned industry professionals. He has frequently worked with editor Kim Sang-bum, music director Jo Yeong-wook, and art director Ryu Seong-hie, notably on "Decision to Leave." His creative partnerships with cinematographer Chung Chung-hoon and screenwriter Jeong Seo-kyeong on projects like "The Handmaiden" and "Decision to Leave" have resulted in critically acclaimed cinema. The owner of Moho Film, Park, has produced films like "Snowpiercer" and "The Handmaiden," attracting top-tier actors like Choi Min-sik and Song Kang-ho. In 2025, he was honored by the Korean American Leaders in Hollywood (KALH) at its inaugural KALH Honors celebration for his visionary filmmaking and significant contributions to elevating Korean cinema on the global stage.

In addition to his directorial and production contributions, Park has participated in panel discussions at esteemed institutions like the Smithsonian's Museums of Asian Art and served as a jury member at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival in 2006. His film "I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK" won the Alfred Bauer Prize at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival in 2007, and he won the Golden Bear for Best Short Film at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival for "Paranmanjang."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/26/2025.

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Four Favorites with Park Chan-wook

Four Favorites with Park Chan-wook

With Oldboy restored and remastered back in US theaters, director Park Chan-wook shares four favorites with Letterboxd. Oldboy on Letterboxd:...

'Oldboy' Director Park Chan-wook Breaks Down Hallway Fight Scene | Vanity Fair

'Oldboy' Director Park Chan-wook Breaks Down Hallway Fight Scene | Vanity Fair

Park Chan-wook, director of the 2003 hit film 'Oldboy,' discusses everything about the intense hallway fight scene from the movie on its 20th...

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