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Bong Joon Ho

Meet Bong Joon Ho, the amazing movie maker who tells super exciting stories with lots of surprises!

Images

Bong Joon-ho and Robert Pattinson in South Korea for 'Mickey 17'

Bong Joon-ho and Robert Pattinson in South Korea for 'Mickey 17'

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Bong Joon-Ho at 2010 Independent Spirit Awards
Bong Joon-ho FilmFest Muenchen 04Jul2019
Bong Joon-ho 2017
Bong Joon-ho 2017 (2)
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Bong Joon-ho at Berlin Film Festival 2015
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Bong Joon-ho Deauville 2013
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Bong Joon Ho - Okja
Bong Joon Ho at Busan Film Festival, smaller

Key Facts

Born
September 14, 1969.
Birthplace
South Korea.
Known For
Directing movies with social themes and genre-mixing.
Major Achievement
Won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 'Parasite'.
Fun Fact
'Parasite' was the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the Oscars.

Who is This Movie Wizard?

Imagine a super-smart storyteller who loves making movies that make you laugh, gasp, and think! That's Bong Joon Ho! He's a famous filmmaker from South Korea who creates movies with twists and turns, like a roller coaster ride. He mixes funny parts with serious parts, and sometimes things change super fast! He's won lots of shiny awards for his awesome films, showing everyone how talented he is.

His Movie Adventures Begin!

Bong Joon Ho started making movies a little while ago, and his very first big movie was called 'Barking Dogs Never Bite.' It was a funny movie, and people started to notice him. Then he made even more amazing movies like 'Memories of Murder,' which is a thrilling mystery, and 'The Host,' about a giant monster! These movies were so cool that people all over the world wanted to see them.

WOW! His Movies Won Big Prizes!

One of Bong Joon Ho's most famous movies is called 'Parasite.' It's a super exciting story that won the biggest award at the Oscars, called the Academy Award for Best Picture! This was a HUGE deal because it was the first time a movie not made in English won that award. It's like winning the gold medal at the Olympics for filmmaking!

What Makes His Movies Special?

Bong Joon Ho is really good at showing how different people live, especially when some have lots of money and others don't have much. He also loves to mix different kinds of movies together, like making a scary movie that's also really funny. His movies are like a surprise party for your brain, always keeping you guessing what will happen next!

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