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

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
The Surrogate Womb
Revivre
Downfall
Chihwaseon
General's Son
Come, Come, Come Upward
Rough Play
Chunhyang
Ari Ari the Korean Cinema

Top Movie Credits

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema Self
The Surrogate Womb Director
Revivre Director
Downfall Director
Chihwaseon Writer
General's Son Director
Come, Come, Come Upward Director
Rough Play Jeonju Festival VIP
Chunhyang Director
Ari Ari the Korean Cinema Self