PARK CHAN-WOOK
Park Chan-wook
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 23, 1963
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Biography
Park Chan-wook (Korean: 박찬욱; pronounced [pak̚tɕʰanuk̚]; born 23 August 1963) is a South Korean filmmaker and former film critic. Widely regarded as a leading figure in South Korean and 21st-century world cinema, he is known for films that blend crime, mystery, and thriller elements with other genres. His films are noted for their cinematography, framing, black humour, and often brutal subject matter.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2025·
인생이 영화Self
2023·
Nattering with NahTBA·
NinoSelf - director
Self
2022·
Kultur-King Korea2019·
Modern KoreaSelf (archive footage)
Self
2018·
Movie RoomSelf
2017·
Plankton SalesmenSelf (archive footage)
2016·
EntourageSelf
2016·
Old DaysSelf
Self
2010·
Making of ThirstSelf
2008·
Crush and BlushPasserby
Self
Self
(archive footage)
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf - Guest
1995·
MascaraProduction
2024·
The SympathizerDirector, Executive Producer, Creator, Writer
Screenplay, Producer, Director
2025·
No Other ChoiceScreenplay, Director, Producer
TBA·
Genocidal OrganWriter, Director
2024·
UprisingExecutive Producer, Writer
2022·
Decision to LeaveDirector, Writer, Producer
2020·
SnowpiercerExecutive Producer
Director, Executive Producer
2018·
Believe It or NotProducer
2017·
Decades ApartProducer, Writer, Director
2016·
The HandmaidenExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
2016·
The Truth BeneathWriter
2015·
The ShamelessExecutive Producer, Creative Producer
2014·
A Rose RebornWriter, Director
2014·
Bitter, Sweet, SeoulProducer, Director
2013·
OldboyOriginal Film Writer
2013·
VDirector
2013·
SnowpiercerExecutive Producer
2012·
Day TripWriter, Producer, Director
Director, Writer
2011·
Night FishingProducer, Writer, Director
2008·
Crush and BlushProducer, Screenplay
2006·
ZindaOriginal Film Writer
Producer, Screenplay, Director
Writer
2003·
OldboyDirector, Screenplay
Writer, Director
2003·
If You Were MeWriter, Director
1999·
JudgementProducer, Director, Writer
TBA·
The JailbreakerWriter, Director
Editor
2013·
StokerDirector
2013·
Lee Jung Hyun: VDirector
2012·
A Boy with ArmsEditor
Editor
2009·
ThirstDirector, Producer, Screenplay
2005·
Lady VengeanceScreenplay, Director
2004·
Three... ExtremesWriter, Director
Writer
Screenplay, Director
2001·
The HumanistWriter
2000·
The AnarchistsWriter
2000·
Joint Security AreaProduction Assistant, Director, Screenplay
1997·
TrioWriter, Director
Writer, Director