Park Chan-wook

Park Chan-wook (Hangul: 박찬욱; born August 23, 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in his native country, Park is most known for his films Joint Security Area, Thirst and what has become known as The Vengeance Trilogy, consisting of 2002's Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy in 2003 and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance in 2005. His films are noted for thei... More

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  • Aug 23, 1963 (age 48 years)

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  • Chan Wook Park,
  • Chan-wook Park,
  • Chan-uk Park,
  • Chan-wuk Park,
  • Mr. Vengeance,
  • Bakridamae,
  • Bak Chanuk,
  • Pak Ch'anuk,
  • 朴贊郁,
  • 박찬욱

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Nominated work Notes/Description
  • 2005
  • Country: South Korea

BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Film Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Winning work Notes/Description
  • 2009
  • Tie with Fish Tank
  • 2011
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Golden Bear Award for Best Short Film Winners

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