Park Chan-wook filmography

Park Chan-wook (Korean: 박찬욱; pronounced [pak̚ tɕʰanuk̚]; born 23 August 1963) is a South Korean filmmaker and former film critic.

Park made his debut as director in 1992. However, he has largely disowned his first two films from the 1990s, considering the 2000 hit Joint Security Area to be his real debut. It was a massive turning point, not only did it break box office records in South Korea, but it also gave him the creative "blank check" he needed to make his famous The Vengeance Trilogy. While the first film in that series, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), was a bit of a tough sell for critics and audiences at the time, he struck gold with Oldboy (2003) and Lady Vengeance (2005). Oldboy in particular became a global sensation and is still cited as one of the best films ever made.

Park's career only gained momentum after his early success. Films like Thirst (2009) and The Handmaiden (2016) further solidified his reputation, with the latter even winning a BAFTA. By the time he won Best Director at Cannes Film Festival for Decision to Leave (2022), he had become a household name in world cinema.

In addition to his work as a director, Park has significantly influenced global media as a producer. He produced Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi epic Snowpiercer (2013) and later served as an executive producer for its American television adaptation, which ran from 2020 to 2024. He has further expanded into prestige television by directing English-language miniseries such as The Little Drummer Girl (2018) and The Sympathizer (2024).

"PARKing CHANce" is a collaborative directing brand founded by Park Chan-wook and his younger brother, media artist Park Chan-kyong. The brand has created several short films, including Night Fishing (2011), Odalslow (2011), Day Trip (2012), V (2013), Decades Apart (2017), and Believe It or Not(2018).