Park Chan-wook
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Summary
Park Chan-wook was born on August 23, 1963[1], in Seoul[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], film producer[5], film critic[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,626 views/month, #3,443 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[9]
- Field of work: film[10]
- Employer: Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts[11]
- Educated at: Sogang University[12]
- Notable work: Sympathy for Lady Vengeance[13], Oldboy[14], Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance[15], Joint Security Area[16]
- Award received: Golden Lion[17], Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival[18], Jury Prize[19], Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[20], Sitges Film Festival Best Feature-Length Film award[21], Sitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award[22], Cannes Best Director Award[23], Grand Bell Awards[24], Time Machine Award[25], Order of Cultural Merit, 3rd class[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: New Progressive Party[28]
- Commons category: Park Chan-wook[29]
- Family name: Park[30]
- Given name: Chan-uk[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Park Chan-wook[32]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[34]
- Name in native language: 박찬욱 (Park Chan-wook)[35]
- Number of children: 1[36]
- Start of work period: 1992[37]
- Height: 1.69 m[38]
Why It Matters
Park Chan-wook has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Park Chan-wook born?
Park Chan-wook was born in Seoul[2].
What did Park Chan-wook do for work?
Park Chan-wook worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], film producer[5], film critic[6], and director[7].
Where did Park Chan-wook go to school?
Park Chan-wook was educated at Sogang University[12].
What awards did Park Chan-wook receive?
Honors received include Golden Lion[17], Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival[18], Jury Prize[19], and Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[20].