Im Kwon-taek

Born: 1936-05-02

Birthplace: Jangseong, South Jeolla, South Korea

Biography

Im Kwon-taek (born May 2, 1936) is one of South Korea's most renowned film directors. In an active and prolific career, his films have won many domestic and international film festival awards as well as considerable box-office success, and helped bring international attention to the Korean film industry. As of spring 2015, he has directed 102 films.

Known For

Come, Come, Come Upward
The Surrogate Womb
The Teacher with Ten Daughters
Chihwaseon
Revivre
Low Life
Chunhyang
Downfall
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
The Taebaek Mountains

Top Movie Credits

Come, Come, Come Upward Director
The Surrogate Womb Director
The Teacher with Ten Daughters Director
Chihwaseon Writer
Revivre Director
Low Life Writer
Chunhyang Director
Downfall Director
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema Self
The Taebaek Mountains Director