Bong Joon-ho
Bong Joon-ho is a celebrated South Korean filmmaker known for his genre-blending storytelling and socially conscious themes. He gained widespread acclaim for films like 'Parasite,' which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020, making history as the first non-English language film to achieve this honor. His filmography includes critically acclaimed works such as 'Snowpiercer' and 'Okja,' showcasing his ability to combine entertainment with poignant social commentary. Bong's innovative approach to filmmaking and his mastery of suspense and humor have solidified his status as one of the leading directors in global cinema.
Born on Sep 14, 1970 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,861 | $1,500,000 | 802$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 2 | 308,388,110 | 202,409 | $1,840,000 | 1,115$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Bong Joon Ho won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2019, a year before the festival changed its organization.
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Brazil:
Bong Joon-ho won the grand prize at Cannes with his film 'Parasite', which later won the Oscars for best film and best international film.
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Ireland:
In early 2020, after Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite became the first film not in English to win the best-picture Oscar, Trump pulled on the nativist tabard.
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Iran:
The article highlights the success of Bong Joon-ho's film 'Parasite', which won the Oscar for Best Picture.
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Sweden:
Bong Joon-ho's film 'Parasite' won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and four Oscars, including Best Picture.
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San Marino:
Bong Joon Ho presents his new revolutionary cinematic experience: 'Mickey 17'.
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Dominican Republic:
Bong Joon Ho directed the film 'Mickey 17'.
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Liechtenstein:
Bong Joon-ho is known for his films such as Memórias de um Assassino and Parasita.
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Greece:
The film 'Mickey 17' is directed by Bong Joon Ho, known for his work on 'Parasite'.
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Guyana:
Bong Joon Ho's film 'Mickey 17' is a welcome reminder of his genre-stretching features.
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