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

Beyond the Years
Chihwaseon
Chunhyang
The Surrogate Womb
Rough Play
Revivre
The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema
Ari Ari the Korean Cinema
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
Downfall

Top Movie Credits

Beyond the Years Director
Chihwaseon Writer
Chunhyang Director
The Surrogate Womb Director
Rough Play Jeonju Festival VIP
Revivre Director
The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema Self
Ari Ari the Korean Cinema Self
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema Self
Downfall Director