Kim Ki-duk
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Summary
Kim Ki-duk was born on December 20, 1960[1], in Bonghwa County[2]. He died on December 11, 2020[3], in Riga[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,843 views/month, #6,953 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[11]
- Native language: Korean[12]
- Occupation: actor[13], director[14]
- Field of work: film direction[15]
- Student: Jeon Jae-hong[16], Jang Hoon[17], Moon Si-hyeon[18]
- Notable work: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring[19], Pietà[20]
- Award received: Order of Cultural Merit[21], Silver Bear for Best Director[22], Golden Lion[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Kim Ki-duk[25]
- Cause of death: COVID-19[26]
- Family name: Kim[27]
- Given name: Gi-deok[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[31]
- Name in native language: 김기덕[32]
- McCune–Reischauer romanization: Kim Kitŏk[33]
- Revised Romanization: Gim Gideok[34]
- Start of work period: 1996[35]
Why It Matters
Kim Ki-duk has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Kim Ki-duk born?
Kim Ki-duk's place of birth was Bonghwa County[2].
Where did Kim Ki-duk die?
Kim Ki-duk died in Riga[4].
What did Kim Ki-duk do for work?
Kim Ki-duk worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], and film actor[9].
What awards did Kim Ki-duk receive?
Honors received include Order of Cultural Merit[21], Silver Bear for Best Director[22], and Golden Lion[23].