Kim Jee-Woon
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Profile
- Name: Kim Jee-Woon
- Hangul: 김지운
- Birthdate: July 6, 1964
- Birthplace: South Korea
- University: Seoul Institute of the Arts
- Major: Drama
Bio
Kim Jee-woon, born July 6, 1964, entered Seoul Institute of the Arts, but left school and worked in the theatre scene. He began his career as a stage actor, then stage director, and finally has become one of the most popular and acclaimed figures among modern Korean directors/screenwriters. His second screenplay, The Quiet Family (1998), won him the Best Screenplay prize in a local contest, and Kim went on to make his directorial debut with this screenplay. The film was invited to many film festivals. Kim’s films, from The Quiet Family (1998) to last year’s A Bittersweet Life, have been hailed by critics and audiences alike for his unique style and storytelling. His second feature, The Foul King (2000), drew more than 2 million spectators, while his astounding horror film of true visual elegance, A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), reached 3.5 million viewers nation-wide. It went on to be remade by Dreamworks in the US.
Notes
- 2011 (13th) Deauville Asian Film Festival featured a section "A Glance at the Works of Kim Jee-Woon: Complete Works & Masterclass" playing Kim Jee-Won's entire works. Director Kim Jee-Won appeared at the festival to give an open master class for attendees.
Filmography
Director
- Inrang (2013)
- Last Stand (2012)
- Doomsday Book | Inlyumyeolmangbogoseo (2012) - segment "Creation of Heaven"
- Max (2010)
- I Saw the Devil | Akmareul Boattda (2010)
- The Good, The Bad, The Weird | Joheunnom nabbeunnom isanghannom (2008)
- A Bittersweet Life | Dalkomhan Insaeng (2005)
- A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
- Three - segment "Memories" (2002)
- Coming Out (2000)
- The Foul King (2000)
- The Quiet Family (1998)
Writer
- The Good, The Bad, The Weird | Joheunnom nabbeunnom isanghannom (2008)
- A Bittersweet Life | Dalkomhan Insaeng (2005)
- A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
- Three - segment "Memories" (2002)
- Coming Out (2000)
- The Foul King (2000)
- The Quiet Family (1998)
Box Office Results
| Title | Release Date | Screens | Total Admin | Year End Rank (domestic films) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quiet Family | April 25, 1998 | 42 | 343,666** | 5 |
| The Foul King | January 29, 2000 | 787,423** | 2 | |
| A Tale of Two Sisters | June 13, 2003 | 52 | 3,146,203 | 5 |
| A Bittersweet Life | April 1, 2005 | 290 | 1,134,952 | |
| The Good, the Bad, and the Weird | July 17, 2008 | 949 | 6,719,000 | 2 |
** Admissions totals for Seoul region.
Awards
- 2008 (41st) Sitges Film Festival - October 2nd-10th
- Best Director (The Good, the Bad, and the Weird)
- 2008 (29th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 20th
- Best Director (The Good, the Bad, and the Weird)
- 2011 (31st) Fantasporto International Film Festival - February 21-March 6, 2011
- Best Direction (I Saw the Devil)
- Best Film Orient Express Award (I Saw the Devil)
