Park Chan-wook, South Korean director is now coming with new film, will it be another masterpiece like “Oldboy”?
“Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” is to be the last part of Park Chan-wook’s trilogy. First, there was “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” (2002). The second part was “Oldboy” (2003). All films are different stories, having nothing more in common then the main subject, which is vengance. I have only seen “Oldboy” so far and it was outstanding! Even Quentin Tarantino, whom I personaly admire for his films, said about “Oldboy”: It’s more tarantino movie then everything I’ve done so far”.
Park Chan-wook was born on the 23rd of September 1963 in Seul, South Korea. He and Kim Ki-duk are the most recognised directors from korean new wave. He finished philosophical studies at Sogan Catolic University(!) which I would never guess after seeing his film. During his studies together with friends they created film club. They used the opportunity of relaxation of the law in the country (which was under military dictatorial regimes at that time) and got a lot of films from the US and Japan. They watched and discussed a lot. After studies Park Chan-wook has worked as a film critic(!). Another suprising point for me in his life. In 1988 he managed to learn the director’s workshop being a director’s asisstent in two korean productions. After 4 years he started to make his own movies. However the first successful one was “Joint Security Area” in 2000, which was very popular in South Korea. After “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” his name started being recognised around the globe.
Well, I can’t wait to see “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” and whatever he makes after 🙂
Park Chan-wook – Filmography: